The fiber optic Internet will continue to exist. All underground pipelines that span continents, cities, and data centers will maintain optical fiber. All the pipes that connect the main access point to thousands of distribution points are now optical fibers and will remain that way for a long time.

At present, the optical fiber Internet has been favored and recognized by many Internet users. Likewise, the innovations of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can ensure that they keep up with the needs of consumers. However, satellite Internet is also catching up with the demands of modern technology. This type of Internet access is of great significance for providing Internet access in rural areas where telecommunication cables and wires cannot reach.

Due to its speed and reliability, fiber-optic Internet has been recognized by many Internet users. However, in remote rural areas where broadband Internet cannot be accessed, aerial Internet is essential.

More countries have turned to fiber optic broadband. The use of satellite broadband is becoming less and less. The cost of laying fiber optic lines for homes is high, but telecommunications companies are responding to this change.

At the same time, efforts to provide broadband Internet via satellite continue.

Satellite Internet is not restricted by ground infrastructure. This is the fastest way to provide Internet access, especially in rural areas or areas of the world where cabling is challenged.

"Optical fiber" refers to a thin plastic or glass wire encapsulated by a protective cable. "Optical" refers to the method of data transmission.

The optical fiber Internet sends optical signals through optical fibers, and transmits data partially or completely through optical fiber cables.

At the same time, satellite communication uses artificial satellites between transmitters and receivers in different positions and directions.

The satellite internet connection is provided via a telephone line.

These telephone wires are made of copper wire. Although copper is a good conductor, data cannot pass through it as quickly as optical fibers.

Satellite Internet has more latency than fiber-optic Internet. This means that there will be a slight delay between performing the operation and seeing the expected result.

Satellite Internet is sufficient for networking and sending and receiving emails. It does not perform well in online games or real-time streaming that require more bandwidth.

The upload and download speed of satellite internet is very slow.

At the same time, fiber-optic Internet is compatible with activities that require more bandwidth. The fiber-optic internet connection will not interrupt live broadcasts and online games.

A single link can also support the simultaneous use of multiple devices.

You will experience more interference when using a wireless Internet connection or satellite Internet.

Weather conditions such as thunderstorms and lighting can also affect the reliability of satellite Internet.

Other obstacles such as buildings and trees can also affect the signal strength and reliability of the satellite Internet connection.

The reliability of fiber-optic Internet is not affected by weather conditions that normally affect satellite connections. The fiber optic cable is buried deep underground. In the event of thunderstorms, lightning, rain and even wild animals, these cables can continue to work effectively.

In terms of usability, the satellite connection is easy to access anywhere because it has no cables or wiring.

The signal comes from outer space and can be received by any device almost anywhere. In some remote areas, satellites are the main source of communication.

In contrast, fiber optics may not be available in some areas.

In some areas where the terrain is complex and cables and wires cannot be laid, optical fibers cannot be used.

In some areas, satellite internet may be more expensive, especially in remote areas.

Compared with other Internet types that provide the same speed, satellite Internet tends to be expensive in most places.

Fiber internet may be more affordable, depending on the ISP. Internet providers also provide competitive package options, you can choose according to your needs.

The highest speed of the current fiber optic Internet is in Gbps (gigabytes per second), which is 1 billion bytes per second. However, studies have shown that existing fiber optic cabling can still transmit or carry more data than measurements.

Researchers are constantly developing new ways to increase bandwidth.

Optical fiber will be more conducive to increasingly complex equipment, user groups and more complex programs.

The telecommunications industry can play a key role. Competitiveness is healthy, so telecommunications companies will respond to innovation.

So far, compared with copper wire-based infrastructure, fiber optic cables appear to have not degraded. Therefore, fiber-optic Internet is more likely to surpass satellite Internet systems based on copper cables in time. 

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