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UK scientists achieve unprecedented 402 Tbps data transmission over optical fiber | They broke their own 319 Tbps record set in March


Scientists at Aston University in the UK have broken the world record for data transmission speed, achieving an astonishing 402 terabits per second (Tbps) over optical fiber....

The development could revolutionize internet connectivity, enabling faster data transfers at cheaper price points – provided that ISPs pass on the savings to customers. To put this into perspective, the transmission speed is approximately 16 million times faster than the average home broadband connection, which typically operates at around 25 megabits per second (Mbps). Such a dramatic increase in speed could revolutionize internet connectivity, enable near-instantaneous downloads, ultra-smooth streaming, and enhanced capabilities for data-intensive applications like virtual reality and high-definition video conferencing.

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World record-shattering 402 TB data sent in a second via optical fiber | 37.6 THz optical bandwidth achieved by using 6 doped-fiber amplifier variants and Raman amplification, covering all low-loss transmission bands of silica fibers.