Traditional copper cabling, currently used for the majority of broadband and telecommunications services, will not be replaced in the near future, it has been claimed.
Vnunet.com reports that in spite of the development of wireless technologies and the planned implementation of fibre optic networks across Britain, copper cabling will be in use for quite some time, according to Easynet Connect.
Although fibre opticcables have more potential due to their higher bandwidth, there are too many hurdles to prevent them becoming the standard, the website states.
As a result of the high costs of implementing a fibre optic network, the replacement of huge amounts of cabling is unlikely, reports the news provider.
According to Chris Stening, managing director of Easynet Connect, larger businesses with plenty of capital behind them have access to fibre optic network solutions today, but many small and medium sized businesses will be left high and dry.
In related news, a £30 million high speed fibre optic network is being developed in north Wales and will link 14 strategic business parks.
Last Updated: 28/11/2008 08:34
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