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This internet technology transmits data as pulses of light, forming the backbone of modern high-speed internet.

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Your new ahaFiber-Optic Cable

Fiber-Optic Cable: Uses pulses of light to transmit data at extremely high speeds. Source: Optical fiber ↗

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