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Requires far lesser energy

Fiber optic cables consume far lesser energy than any other alternatives such as copper cables. In fact, the former consumes 12 times less energy in transmitting data across long distances using light, compared to the copper wires of the latter. This is because the electricity required for fiber optic cables to operate is nominal. On one hand, coaxial cables require up to 3.5 watts to carry data across a mere 100 meters. In contrast, fiber optic cables do not even require 1 watt to send data over a distance of 300 meters.

The more energy and electricity consumed, the more heat produced. In order to avoid overheating in the networks, and lower the rising temperatures, air conditioners are used. These air conditioners use up to 5000 watts in an hour. Using fiber cables decreases the need for air conditioners, thereby reducing energy consumption once again. Reduces the emission of greenhouse gases

It is known that increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere lead to soaring temperatures that are detrimental to all life on earth. According to the Emissions Gap Report, 2019, India accounts for 7% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the world. By using the appropriate technology available, businesses and corporations can reduce the negative impact of greenhouse gases on the environment.

By reducing excess energy consumption, fiber optic cables lower the emission of harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as well. For every gigabit of data sent through fiber optic cables, only 7g of carbon dioxide is released into the environment. Another way fiber optic cables contribute to lesser emission of greenhouse gases is by enabling the process of telecommuting. Telecommuting requires equally fast upload and download speeds which copper wires hardly ever provide. With the symmetrical upload and download speeds offered by fiber optics cable, telecommuting becomes much easier for working professionals.

Wrapping Up

Sustainability and ecological impacts should be the driving forces that determine each developmental project and initiative. At ACT Fibernet, we use the best fiber-optic technology to empower environment-friendliness and fast internet speeds. The fiber optic broadband services provided by ACT not only meets the bandwidth and speed requirements, but also stands out as a greener solution with the least negative ecological impacts.To make the shift to a greener choice, check out our fibernet plans here.