Fiber optic technology powers the internet, and it's a big business

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Have you ever shopped for an internet service? Watch the video to learn about different broadband connections.

Fiber-based networks make up the majority of the internet's backbone. Fiber-optic subsea cables spanning thousands of miles connect continents together, exchanging data at nearly the speed of light. Meanwhile, the massive data centers that host all of our cloud-based applications also rely on fiber connections. Increasingly, these fiber connections are making their way directly into peoples' homes, providing them with fast, reliable internet.

To understand the technology behind fiber-optic internet and how the market for fiber products is changing, CNBC visited Corning's optical fiber and cable manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. Most famous as the maker of Gorilla Glass for iPhones,is also the world's largest producer of optical fiber by manufacturing capacity and market share, as well as the largest manufacturer of fiber cable in North America.

 

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Know not to go Woke!!

'Internet' is capitalized

Using cable or DSL was the thing last century. How about America?

Wtf 'shop' The providers have carved up regional monopolies to ensure max profits. GetSpectrum is one of the worst. Just awful companies, hope POTUS breaks up

AT&T fiber broadband is the best if it is available in your neighborhood.

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what’s the cladding made of? has to be reflective inside, no?

Boycott Tesla

Boycott Tesla

I like mine tired

Corning should definitely try the Kenyan market. I believe Kenya can host you perfectly due to it's ambitious plan of being digitised and becoming a hub of innovation in the East and Central Africa regions.

Comcast is just easy. Expensive, but easy to find.

Lots of carbon emissions Corning

amazing!!!!!

Funny you ask that because I stay up most nights thinking about that.

Wait till AOL dail up cranks through ⌚🕕

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