Everyone Is Doing It
While BT and Alcatel-Lucent may be the first to achieve such impressive data speeds, they are by no means the only ones working on the problem. Companies like Google and Virgin Communications are pushing the boundaries as well. Today's networking and cloud computing environments demand no less. Right now, the main question seems to be one of sticking with fibre optic technology and trying to make it better, or shifting to new technologies like laser. Given the history and cost of building new infrastructure it seems reasonable that technology companies will drain every last ounce from optical fibre before moving on to other things. That's good news in the sense that there still remains more to be gained from the infrastructure that is already in place. The opportunity for faster speeds without incredible financial investments offers the opportunity for businesses to grow and expand networking capabilities fairly easily. It is definitely a huge step in the right direction. As companies like BT and Alcatel-Lucent learn to pack greater amounts of information into fibre optic networks, they will continue increasing data transfer speeds throughout the UK and the world. It should be no surprise that London was the site of their most recent test, given the fact that the UK leads the world in high-speed Internet communications. As long as we continue to make it possible for technology companies to succeed in the UK, there are no limits to what they can achieve. Sources:1. BBC – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25840502#story_continues_2
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