2. Internet Data – Fiber Optic Speed Records
In 2020, researchers in the UK achieved a record internet transmission speed of 178 terabits per second (Tbps) over a fiber-optic cable — that’s enough to download every movie on Netflix in less than a second.
This breakthrough came from optimizing the light wavelengths and signal shaping algorithms used in fiber optics. Though this tech isn’t yet mainstream, it paves the way for next-generation internet speeds and quantum computing.
Human communication has never been faster. While it may not be a physical object moving, data transmission represents a modern kind of speed that underpins almost every other technology we use.
Imagine future global communication systems, smart cities, and remote surgeries all powered by near-instantaneous data transfer — a type of speed that changes how society operates at its core.
