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Japan sets new internet speed record of 125,000 gigabytes per second — 4 million times faster than average US speeds


A team of scientists in Japan shattered the record for the fastest internet speed by developing new fiber optics.

Researchers in Japan say they have set a new world record for the fastest internet speed, transmitting over 125,000 gigabytes of data per second over 1,120 miles (1,802 kilometers). This record shows technological progress toward developing long-distance, high-capacity, scalable optical communication systems, which could address the increasing global demand for data, the statement suggests. Data traffic volume worldwide is expected to increase significantly in the near future, so new communications infrastructure may be necessary, the statement suggests.

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