fiber optic

/ˌfaɪbərˈɑptɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or using thin, flexible glass or plastic fibers that transmit light signals, especially for high-speed internet, telephone, or cable TV.
    • Many cities are installing fiber-optic lines to improve broadband access for residents.
    • Our apartment building just got fiber-optic internet, so the connection is much faster now.
    • The hospital upgraded its network with fiber-optic cables to handle large medical images.
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