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Fiber Optics & Bandwidth
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The telecommunications possibilities for North Central Washington are truly unlimited due to the
extensive distribution of fiber optic data-transmission lines. Increasing opportunities to transmit
more information more quickly and over longer distances has expanded the boundaries of our technological
development. Like the cost of electrical power the benefits of fiber optic transmission are truly staggering.
Fiber optics offer the following benefits:
- The ability to carry much more information and deliver it with greater fidelity.
- Immunity to interference, including lightening. Non-conductive to electricity so it can direct contact high voltage electrical equipment and power lines. No ground loops.
- Since the only carrier in the fiber is light, there is no fire hazard, and no danger of electrical shock to personnel repairing broken fibers.
- Virtually unaffected by outdoor atmospheric conditions, so they can be lashed directly to telephone poles or existing electrical cables without concern for extraneous signal pickup.
- Ideal for secure communications systems because it is very difficult to tap but very easy to monitor.
- Absolutely no electrical radiation from fiber.
- Transmits instant messages without having to access a dial-up modem.
The possibilities are endless: video-conferencing, high speed
internet access, distance learning with major universities and education facilities, large-scale file
transmissions, and real-time communication with customers and contacts throughout the world.
Douglas PUD
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