Long description

Large under-ocean fiber optic cable systems provide connection to the rest of the world. The large under-ocean fiber optic cable systems is connected to the landing station of commercial area. The landing station is connected to the internet exchange point. The internet exchange point is then connected to internet service provider and data centers. Data centers require very high bandwidth. For this reason, they are often directly connected to internet exchange points. The internet service provider is connected to head ends at residential and commercial areas by higher bandwidth fiber optic connection. Large commercial concentrations usually are supplied with fiber optic connections. Apartment buildings and condominiums are likely to have a direct fiber optic connection. Some newer or more expensive areas may be connected directly via fiber optic cable. Fiber junction boxes connect slower and older copper lines to higher bandwidth fiber optic cables. Copper cables (D S L or Coaxial) provide the internet connection to most residents.