Is fiber future proof? Why is fiber better than cellular/wireless or satellite?

  • Yes.  Fiber has unlimited bandwidth and is the fastest, most reliable technology available today and for foreseeable future.  Data travels at the speed of light on fiber.
  • Cellular/wireless service isn’t viable because of high speed data caps, weather, rolling topography and trees.
  • Satellite service also has data caps in addition to long lag times/latency.
  • 5G is just another version of cellular, still slower with less bandwidth than a fiber connection, and only works where mini cells or antennas can be mounted/installed every 500 feet or so. Practical in cities where there are light polls and buildings close together.