When most folks think of Comcast's internet service, they think cable. Since the company started offering online access, it has been over the same copper wires as cable-based TV. But that's changing.

In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett reviews the concepts, cables used, and NEC rules for Optical Fiber Cables (Art. 770). With the widespread use of fiber and expansion into residential markets, ...

Fiber uses fiber-optic lines that transmit data at the speed of light, whereas cable uses coaxial cables, which are traditionally used for TV service. Fiber typically offers faster upload and download ...

Compare fiber vs. cable internet speeds, reliability, and costs to find the best network connection type for your needs. Learn the pros and cons in this guide. Key takeaways Fiber is faster, highly ...