Dark Fibers

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Dark fiber network is a network of fiber optic cables which are inhumed underground, but non being used currently. The amount of dark cables inhumed underground in US may span several kilometers! The reason for such a large amount of cables could be because many companies set down very large amounts of fiber cables way back in the 1990′s for future development and also to avoid the hassles and expenses of excavation the roadstead and laying the fiber cables. Moreover many businesses have realized that buying their own fiber cables is cheaper than leasing.

The banking industry, for instance, is making the most of these cables for building their own network with these dark fiber cables as they can accommodate the huge volume and heavy traffic of the ever increasing banking business. Large campuses ar also in the fray to buy these network cables for creating their own network. For many companies, lately, these cables are highly sought after commodity, to apparatus and strengthen their telecommunication network.

Dark fiber network cables have several advantages over traditional copper cables. First of all purchasing large bundles of fiber cables is cheaper than copper cables. More fibers fit in one bundle than the copper wires, as fiber is much thinner than copper wire which translates into more phone lines, meaning higher capacity. Degradation of signal is much less with dark fibers as compared to copper wires, which means clearer phone conversations. These fibers offer a clearer and effective way to transmit signals using computers and their networks.

However, making the dark fiber network operational comes astatine a hefty price. The optic port and the transmitters are really extremely priced when compared to electrical interfaces. There is also a lack of standardization which might discourage companies to go full stream. It is also essential to get the right type of equipment that will work with it.

The advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages because using this dark fiber network gives unlimited bandwidth and depending on the route, transmission is faster. Presently though the costs are on the higher side, the scenario is slowly changing. The teemingness of the such network cables are presently serving in delivery down the market price. More companies are now willing to opt for this technology as the market prices look to come down.

Finally, it can be said that if any company requires a more reliable and effective telecommunication system, it can surely consider getting a dark fiber network. Though the cost has to be unbroken in mind!