Fiber Optic Cabling vs. Copper: What Dallas Businesses Should Know in 2025
As Dallas businesses expand their IT infrastructure, reliable network cabling has become the backbone of daily operations. The debate between fiber optic cabling and traditional copper cabling continues — but in 2025, fiber optics are increasingly the go-to choice. This blog explores the differences, benefits, and practical considerations of fiber vs. copper for business IT networks. 1. Speed and Bandwidth Copper cabling (Cat5e, Cat6): Handles speeds up to 1 Gbps. Fiber optic: Can transmit up to 100 Gbps over longer distances. SMBs with cloud applications, video conferencing, and large file transfers benefit more from fiber. 2. Distance and Signal Quality Copper cables degrade over distances beyond 100 meters. Fiber optics can maintain signal integrity over miles without repeaters. 👉 Real Scenario: A commercial office in Dallas upgraded to fiber and saw a 65% reduction in latency for Microsoft Teams meetings. 3. Security Advantages Fiber is ext...