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    A fiber optic cable is cable that is comprised of glass or plastic threads that are capable of carrying light. Data is sent over the cable through the use of a laser transmitter that encodes frequency signals into light pulses. The light is then turned back into data that the computer can read on the receiving end.

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    TechTerms: Fiber Optic Cable

    Webopedia: Fiber Optics

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