Copper vs Fiber Internet

COPPER WIRE & FIBER INTERNET SOLUTIONS

When did fiber optics become so popular?  The United States Government Was an Early Advocate and fiber optics grew from there. By the end of the 1990s, about 80 percent of the globe’s long-distance data traffic was transmitted through fiber optic cables, according to ThoughtCo.  June 6, 2019.

Internet Nerdz has been an agent for ATT, Verizon, T-Mobile and every Cable Company and Competitive Local Exchange carrier for many years.  We recommend Fiber for your primary circuit and Broadband or cable for your failover circuit.  In some cases, LTE makes an excellent failover connection should your Fiber ever get cut or damaged.

Call us today to discuss your Copper Wire & Fiber Internet Solutions.  855-IPNERDZ (476-3739)

COPPER VS FIBER

Advantages Of Fiber

Copper-based transmissions currently max out at 40 Gbps, whereas fiber optics can carry data at close to the speed of light.

Repeaters are needed every 5 km with copper wires but fiber can go 50km, in some cases, nearly 25 miles with the right equipment.

Fiber provides far more reliable data transmissions due to its resistance to interference, temperature fluctuations, and moisture.

Fiber wires are harder to tamper with and are far less likely to be affected by corrosive chemicals due to being made from glass.

Fiber technology providers, generally speaking, are more likely to offer “symmetrical bandwidth” to customers which equate to equal upload and download speeds.

Fiber can last from 30 – 50 years, not so with Copper.

Advantages Of Copper ARE GONE FOREVER because ATT is decommissioning Legacy Copper!

As of October 15, 2025, AT&T has stopped accepting add, move, or change orders for its legacy POTS lines across its 20-state wireline footprint — marking a significant milestone in the nationwide copper network sunset.

Other major carriers, including Verizon and Lumen Technologies, are also decommissioning traditional copper/POTS networks.

Internet Nerdz provides reliable, compliant, and cost-effective POTS replacement solutions that keep your business connected and future-ready — all while reducing costs and ensuring a smooth transition.

Don’t wait until your lines go dark — upgrade today!

855-IPNERDZ (476-3739)