Internet speed record 402M Mbps achieved using standard optic fibre cable
A team of Japanese engineers set a new internet speed record of 402 Tbps using standard fiber optic cables. Despite its potential, high costs and existing technology limitations hinder widespread implementation.
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A team of engineers from Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology achieved a record-breaking internet speed of 402 Tbps using standard fiber optic cables. This speed is fast enough to download games like Baldur's Gate 3 in less than a tenth of a second. The test utilized 50 km of commercially available optical fibers and signal amplifiers, reaching a total signal bandwidth of 37.6 THz. While this breakthrough is significant for the industry, the cost of implementing such high-speed connections remains prohibitive for general users. Even with this remarkable speed, current gaming PCs would struggle to keep up due to various bottlenecks, such as limitations in Ethernet ports, RAM, and SSD write speeds. The achievement showcases the potential for future advancements in internet speeds, although practical applications for such high speeds are not yet feasible for everyday users.
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