How fast is fiber optic?

Fiber optic is a type of internet connection that works through thin cables made of glass or plastic. These cables transmit data very quickly, almost at the speed of light. But how fast is fiber optic exactly? Bas Meeuwissen, Passive Infrastructure Architect at Open Dutch Fiber, explains why fiber optic is so fast and what this means for you.

What is the fiber optic speed?

Fiber optic is one of the fastest internet connections available. With fiber optic, you can achieve speeds up to 1.000 Mbps (1 Gbps) or moreThis means that you can download large files in a few seconds and stream videos without any interruptions.

According to Bas Meeuwissen, this is a big difference compared to other networks: "Fiber optic transmits data using light instead of electrical signals. This ensures that the speed remains high at all times, regardless of the distance. Therefore, fiber optic is more stable and faster than older networks such as copper or coaxial."

Fast downloading and uploading

With fiber optic, the speeds for downloading and uploading are equal. This means that you can retrieve (download) data just as quickly as you can send (upload) it. This is different from other connections, such as cable or ADSL, where uploading is often much slower than downloading.

Enough Explains why this is important: "Many people mainly think about download speed, but a fast upload speed is just as important. With a slow upload speed, your video and audio can stutter, which is annoying during an online meeting or call. With fiber optic, you don't have this problem."

Who is fiber optic useful for?

Fiber optic is a good choice for anyone who uses the internet a lot:

● Working from home: Fast and reliable connections for video conferencing.

● Game: Gaming without lag at high speeds.

● Streaming: Watching movies and series without interruptions.

● Families: Using multiple devices at the same time without slow internet.

"With fiber optic, data does not travel through electrical signals, but with light. This ensures that the speed remains constant, even over long distances. Therefore, fiber optic is faster and more stable than older networks such as copper or coaxial."

Are you switching to fiber optic?

Fiber optic is super fast and reliable, with speeds that other connections often do not reach. Whether you are working, streaming, or gaming, fiber optic provides internet that is ready for everything you need. Do you want to know if your address can get fiber optic? Take the Open Dutch Fiber test. postcode check on our website.