{"id":15,"date":"2017-03-04T05:50:32","date_gmt":"2017-03-04T05:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ethiscrowd.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2022-11-15T08:39:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T08:39:05","slug":"explain-fiber-optics-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Fiber Optics and How Can I be a Part of it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No, this is not some extravagant light display or a solar galactic phenomenon. What you&#8217;re looking at is fiber optics technology; the future of the internet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You must have heard about it or came across it before. If you have not heard about it, don&#8217;t worry!\u00a0This article will explore the wonders of fibere optics and how it\u2019s becoming an integral part of our world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_51_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69f24248936d1\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69f24248936d1\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f24248936d1\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#Just_a_Little_Introduction_of_Fiber_Optics\" title=\"Just a Little Introduction of Fiber Optics\">Just a Little Introduction of Fiber Optics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#What_is_Fiber_optics\" title=\"What is Fiber optics?\">What is Fiber optics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#How_is_it_Different_from_the_Rest\" title=\"How is it Different from the Rest?\">How is it Different from the Rest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#5_Interesting_Facts_on_Fiber_Optics\" title=\"5 Interesting Facts\u00a0on Fiber\u00a0Optics\">5 Interesting Facts\u00a0on Fiber\u00a0Optics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#Extremely_fast\" title=\"Extremely fast \n\">Extremely fast \n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#Higher_security\" title=\"Higher security:\">Higher security:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#Eco-friendly\" title=\"Eco-friendly:\">Eco-friendly:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#Numerous_Applications\" title=\"Numerous Applications:\">Numerous Applications:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#It%E2%80%99s_Time_to_Invest_in_Fiber_Optics\" title=\"It&#8217;s Time to Invest in Fiber Optics\">It&#8217;s Time to Invest in Fiber Optics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/explain-fiber-optics-investment\/#In_a_Nutshell\" title=\"In a Nutshell\">In a Nutshell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_a_Little_Introduction_of_Fiber_Optics\"><\/span>Just a Little Introduction of Fiber Optics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The advancement of technologies has created a deeply interconnected world where\u00a0information can be accessed almost instantaneously. At this day and age, the internet is so integral to our lives that we simply cannot imagine life without it. \u00a0We constantly use high-tech gadgets and devices for work-related tasks, social media interactions or simply to find out about something. Basically, everyone wants (and needs) fast internet speed for our daily routine to function well.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Fiber_optics\"><\/span>What is Fiber optics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fiber optics is a technology that allows information to be transferred using <strong>lightwaves<\/strong>.\u00a0Theory dictates that <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em>nothing can travel faster than light<\/em><\/strong><\/span>, and it is no surprise that fiber optics technology allows for extremely fast internet speed. The fastest speed achieved by fiber optics cables is approximately 50,000 times faster than the average household speed, allowing you to download an entire TV series at HD quality in a fraction of a second!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_it_Different_from_the_Rest\"><\/span>How is it Different from the Rest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ethiscrowd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/FO-1-Pic-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fiber Optics Illustration\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/FO-1-Pic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/FO-1-Pic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/FO-1-Pic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/FO-1-Pic.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Illustration on Fiber Optics by <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/bZGdP9\">Ethiscrowd.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">fiber occurs through different\u00a0ways; our cellphones use wireless technology as it sends and receives data through invisible <strong>radio waves<\/strong>. Home landline telephones, on the other hand, functions by transmitting <strong>sound waves<\/strong>, which are converted to electrical signals through the cables. Fiber optics transfers information using beams of light (<strong>light waves<\/strong>) through thin strands of glass or plastic tubes, which has the diameter of a human hair!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Interesting_Facts_on_Fiber_Optics\"><\/span>5 Interesting Facts\u00a0on Fiber\u00a0Optics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extremely_fast\"><\/span><strong>Extremely fast<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is 10 to 15 times much faster than traditional cabling as it can transfer more information at a higher capacity over longer distances. Therefore, fiber optics allows us to roam the internet and download data at a blistering speed.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Higher_security\"><\/span>H<strong>igher security:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is more\u00a0difficult and costly for hackers to tap fiber optics network due to its complexity. More importantly, it isn\u2019t a health hazard; you won\u2019t suffer from electrical hazards or shocks since it doesn\u2019t use electricity.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eco-friendly\"><\/span><strong>Eco-friendly:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Compared to electrical signals, the amount of energy required to transmit lightwaves is incredibly small. The resulting equation is a win-win situation for humanity and the planet; lesser power consumption equates to a lower carbon footprint for a greener Earth and lowers electricity bills for us.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Numerous_Applications\"><\/span><strong>Numerous Applications<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fiber optics is\u00a0not utilised just for the internet. Incidentally, numerous other applications use endeavor optics such as cable television, medical procedures, lighting, military applications and so much more. The wide-ranging uses for fiber optics make it a flexible technology which is increasingly ubiquitous in our lives. (See also:\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/blockchain-islamic-finance\/\">Blockchain in Islamic Finance<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It%E2%80%99s_Time_to_Invest_in_Fiber_Optics\"><\/span><strong>It&#8217;s Time to Invest in Fiber Optics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Demand for fiber optics has been fast-growing due to its tremendous benefits. However, there are limited opportunities to be a part of its stellar growth.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethiscrowd.com\/?utm_source=blog-article&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=fiberoptic\"><strong>Ethiscrowd.com <\/strong><\/a>is the perfect platform that allows anyone to invest in\u00a0social projects, including the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/ZVwQrB\">installation of fiber cables in various regions of Indonesia<\/a><\/span>. This new initiative &#8211; called \u201cThe Palapa Ring\u201d project &#8211; is a government-to-business cooperation scheme which will\u00a0equip approximately 250 million Indonesians\u00a0with 4G LTE connectivity using fiber optics.\u00a0This is undoubtedly a golden opportunity for anyone to get involved in making the world\u00a0a faster, more efficient and greener place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_Nutshell\"><\/span>In a Nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We\u2019re witnessing one of the most significant technological revolutions in our generation. Fiber optics technology is shaping to be the backbone of today\u2019s telecommunication landscape. Its&#8217; superiority allows us to efficiently access information at lightning speed in an eco-friendly manner. Most noteworthy, fiber optics possess a huge\u00a0potential in delivering affordable and quality connectivity to underprivileged populations in both the developing and developed world. Therefore, this is an immensely interesting prospect and an undoubtedly worthwhile endeavour.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>\u200cMake the world a better place, invest in the future.\u00a0Be part of the technological revolution!<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For a more information on the developments in Islamic finance, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/islamic-crowdfunding\/\"><em>What is Islamic Crowdfunding?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethiscrowd.com\/register\/\"><strong>Subscribe to our blog to receive the latest articles. 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