Is transmission of data a problem for you with your old networking technology? Your company should then consider installing a fiber optic network! Light is passed in the form of light pulses through an optical glass fiber. This beats the conventional way of transmitting information with the help of copper wires, as this method of using optical fiber is faster and is therefore a better option. However, fiber optic networks have not been implemented as yet in many parts of the country. Another major factor for the less usage of fiber optics is the labour charges involved in installation. The glass fiber is more sensitive than copper wires, which means that more care needs to be taken in installing and maintaining a fiber optic network. This is why you will find several layers covering the glass fiber in fiber optics. All this adds to the cost of optical fiber being relatively high. Fiber optic networks are mostly suited in situations where data is transmitted to longer distances. This includes a few telephone companies as well. These fiber optic networks can carry higher amounts of data in short distances as well. Another aspiring option in using this kind of a network is the less space it takes. Each cable consists of less strands of fiber glass than in an electrical cable. Ethernet technology has also taken up phase with the use of fiber optics by increasing the amount of data it can carry. Not only the larger companies use fiber optics but also the smaller business firms and personnel. Instead of using wireless networks this fiber optic technology can be easily be implemented in a home based computer networks as well. These optical fibers are generally made of plastic. Anyone who wants a faster connection can use Ethernet technology at home or in the working environment Due to the low power LED bulbs been used, the maintenance cost of fiber optic networks are comparatively low. Fiber optic networks may soon be used in broadband technology providing greater downloading and uploading speed than the currently used ADSL technology. One drawback of a fiber optic network is its vulnerability for hacking. Hence the requirement for a higher security measurement is essential.