#1 petabit internet

Researchers from the Network Research Institute at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) have announced that they successfully conducted the world's first demonstration of more than 1 petabit per second transmission in a multi-core fiber (MCF). The system allowed transmission of 1.02 petabit per second over a distance of 51.7 km. Researchers said that 1 petabit per second is equivalent to 10 million channels of 8K broadcasting per second. Two US-based satellite internet providers are expected to launch in the Philippines this year, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology. Their entry is expected to help improve internet access in underserved areas as the government continues efforts to expand connectivity across the country. Globe AT HOME is giving eligible customers free internet speed boosts of up to 1Gbps along with free WiFi 6 modem upgrades to help improve home connectivity for work, school, and entertainment. The company added that the initiative is part of its effort to support families by improving access to reliable internet services while helping them stay productive and connected at home. PLDT has started offering faster home internet with speeds of up to 300 Mbps under its PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid service. Read more in our articles including "Japan's NICT achieves 1.02 petabit per second data transmission over fiber" and "Starlink hikes Residential plans to Php4,099; Roaming to Php5,999".