a new internet speed record. It downloads the whole Wikipedia in a single second because it is that quick
The internet is essential to our existence... Among many other benefits, this worldwide computer network enables us to access our preferred social networks, work remotely from any location, communicate with people in other nations, and obtain information. Furthermore, internet access is usually very fast, whether because of the protocols that enable the loading of multiple website elements, the communications infrastructure, the connection technology, the provider's speed, or data compression.
It may sound amazing, but Japan has managed to reach speeds of 1.02 petabytes per second, thanks to a team of researchers from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology.
As Gagadget reported, the key component of this achievement was a 19-core cable with a standard diameter of 0.125 millimeters, with each core acting as an independent data link. Furthermore, to maintain the signal over such a long distance, the researchers devised a smart amplification system that simultaneously operated all 19 cores in two optical bands without mutual interference.
But what makes this speed possible? This connection allows you to download the entire contents of Wikipedia, 40 million images, 12,000 copies of GTA V, and 85,000 4K movies in just one second. Additionally, this technology enables the running of games without installation, the dispatching of large AI and neural network models, and even the real-time streaming of virtual reality and holographic video.
Looking to the future, Gagadget adds that this advancement is essential for backbone networks, as it solves the problem of signal strength over long distances. Furthermore, although this technology uses standard-sized fibers, commercial implementation will take some time because the production of such cables will need to be scaled.