Which type of fiber optic cable is best for achieving high speeds at long distances: Singlemode or Multimode?Updated 9 months ago

Singlemode fiber optic cable goes much further in distance capabilities, particularly for high-bandwidth applications. For instance, at 100GbE speeds, singlemode can transmit data for miles, while multimode fiber optic cable struggles to reach even longer distances. This makes singlemode the ideal choice for long-distance backbone connections between data centers and metropolitan networks.

Learn more about the differences between singlemode and multimode fiber optics cables in our Cable Academy blog Single mode vs Multimode Fiber Optic Cable.