Verizon testing out 10 gigabit internet service using new fiber technology

Verizon has successfully tested out a new fiber connection that will theoretically provide speeds up to 10 gigabits per second, with a little bit of headroom to improve that even more. That’s insanely fast.

This test doesn’t mean that Verizon is going to immediately start offering those speeds to all of their customers, unfortunately, but it’s a step in the right direction towards faster internet speeds than what we have today. Right now there isn’t even commercial equipment available for this new technology to be used, so we’re a ways off from it being mainstreamed.

Still, though, these speeds are very impressive and will be especially appealing to business customers. Verizon says they’ll be taking requests for proposals later this year, which should get the ball rolling towards making this officially available. Until then, most of us will just have to dream about internet speeds that fast.

If you want to get into the technical details about what goes into this incredible fast technology, you can check out Verizon’s release at the link below.

source: Verizon

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