We recently attended a regional media event on marketing and technology. All the attendees were from the technology sector: from hardware and software experts to new applications that promise to make people's lives easier. The time has come to introduce ourselves and my explanation about the company and the sector in which I work could not be other than: “we are the ones who prepare the land for your business”.
And it is… that's how it is. How would a data center work without fiber transmitting the data? how would they use your application without the wifi they have on their cell phone? how could they upload everything to the cloud, without the internet? The 1.7MB of data that is transmitted per second is only possible thanks to fiber.
Fiber optic cables are like the veins that connect our entire body and pump our brain and heart, and data is the blood that runs through those veins. Without it, your digital body could not function.
We take telecommunications and connectivity for granted as something natural, but the work, quality and specialty behind what enables each person to connect has been evolving for years and what lies ahead is promising.
So, understanding the importance of connectivity infrastructure for a country. Let's take a look at how this sector has quickly adapted and plans to move forward for further progress in connectivity and technology adoption in the country.
Technologies are changing rapidly
The truth is that most citizens do not go a single day without interacting with some aspect of fiber. They may not be aware of it, but the data being shared for you to read this article from a computer or mobile device is fiber dependent.
Fiber optic cabling is at the heart of our modern connected world, transmitting massive amounts of data on a daily basis. But the fiber we've come to depend on bears little resemblance to its predecessors of just 20 years ago.
All of these evolutions are driven by one key consideration: an ever-increasing demand for bandwidth. Consumers and businesses use more data every day, and service providers must accommodate this demand without delays or signal dropouts. In the past few years alone, the remote work revolution sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased demand and put new pressure on offices, hotels, homes, restaurants and more. As we look into the next decade, fiber will tend to become more integral to how we stay connected.
future of fiber
To respond to such a demand, there are three things that must be taken into account: three considerations: density, adaptability and sustainability.
Density. As fiber optics replace older forms of cabling, it will have to adapt to fit into ever denser spaces. Therefore, the challenge is how to withstand adversities of space without sacrificing bandwidth or its ability to curve.
Another factor is adaptability. Systems using fiber are constantly changing to take into account new technologies as well as increased amounts of data. Service providers cannot afford to build infrastructure that requires a major fiber overhaul every time there is an upgrade. For this reason, fiber must be robust enough to handle tomorrow's demands efficiently and profitably.
And finally, we must consider sustainability. As with any other industry, today's consumers are placing greater emphasis on the environmental impact of their technology solutions. The fiber cabling optics consume much less power compared to their copper counterparts, require less maintenance, and are more future-proof so they won't need to be replaced as often. Furthermore, its main material silicon dioxide is stable and abundant, making it a reliable choice for the future.
Thus, the technological future with which we dream so much will be possible once this telecommunications infrastructure is up to the demand. But it will be, the question is when and how much our country and the region will bet and invest in these networks for the development of the country.
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