The Rise of Fibre Optic Cabling in Australia

Fibre optic cabling is a relatively new technology that is becoming more and more widely used around the world. There are many reason to this, mostly due to the many advantages that the technology has over its predecessor, the conventional copper wire option.
This is certainly true, where the National Broadband Network has meant thousands of jobs have been created for the purpose of installing a fibre optic network that covers the nation. Whilst certain regions of the country have been rapid in their adoption of this new technology, other areas are a little slower in their progress.
Regardless, the rise of fibre optic has been – and will continue to be – significant, due to its many advantages setting it apart from other options on the market today. This has led to new opportunities for those working in fibre splicing right through to users of the technology benefiting from revolutionized telecommunications systems.
One of the principal advantages of fibre optic is that it is far less expensive than the alternative metal wire option. This is one of the reasons why this has become so popular, not only with national providers of telecommunications networks but also with the consumer as well.
Indeed, lengths of fibre optic cabling can cost a fraction of the price of copper wire, although it can be argued that the installation and man power needed to put the systems in place is considerable. Regardless of this, an initial upfront cost of a significant amount can be offset by future savings for the national telecommunications company.
These cost savings can also be passed on to the consumer, who will have to bear a smaller cost of replacing this type of cabling should the need ever arrive. With much cheaper costs associated with fibre optic technology, it appears that everyone involved can benefit financially.
Another reason why this technology has grown in popularity is that it is far more efficient in several ways when compared to its predecessor. Fibre optic has the ability to carry high speed signals over larger distances than other wires, which makes it an excellent choice for data communications.
Furthermore, the thinness of these fibre optic cables means that more of them can be enclosed inside a cable than alternative wires, which economises greatly on space and can increase the amount of data being transmitted via any one cable.
Again, this can be beneficial for the consumer as well as for the provider installing this type of equipment. With less space used and higher efficiency, again, everyone is a winner with this new technology, which is a reason behind the adoption of the National Broadband Network initiative.
This has also lead to the creation of more jobs as consultants and fibre optic installation providers around the country, all catering to this need of national providers and consumers for this innovative new technology. With firms providing fibre splicing in areas around the country, there are more people working to fulfil this need than ever before.
It is also fair to say that when the initial fibre splicing in has been completed, these professionals will be required long afterwards to complete repair work and maintenance to these wires and cabling. This will ensure that fibre optic is not only relevant now, but also for many years in the foreseeable future.
Fibre optic has been on the rise for a while now, as indicated by the NBN project and the implantation of an upheaval of existing cabling systems. The outcome looks to be positive too, as this technology can bring a multitude of advantages to all parties involved.

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