# Internet Speeds Could Increase by 25x 2.5 Gigs/Sec With Optical Fibre By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-speed-optical-fibre References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/optical_fibre_made_from_plastic_can_boost_net_speed_by_25_times.php) Bring. It. On. Ultra high speed internet service at 25 times today's speed. A Korean research team has devised a [plastic optical fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-optical-fiber-technology) that will move data at a blinding 2.5 gigabites per second. Most copper lines in use today can carry only 100 megabits per second. "Last mile" transition between [fiber and the home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiberinabox-solution) has been a huge stumbling block for moving [Internet speeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedtest-pulse) upward. This breakthrough technology can totally change the way we live and work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plastic Optical Fiber:** A trend in developing plastic optical fiber technology for ultra high speed internet service which can offer a cost-effective approach to high speed data transmission. - **Increased Internet Speeds:** A trend in increasing internet speeds using fiber optic technology that can revolutionize the way we live and work and pave the way for new services and technologies. - **Innovation in Internet Infrastructure:** A trend in innovation relating to the internet infrastructure, laying the groundwork for future technological advancements and a more connected world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** This breakthrough technology can greatly benefit the telecommunications industry by providing faster and more reliable internet speeds, enhancing the user experience and enabling new services. - **IT Services:** The trend towards increased internet speeds and fiber optic technology can provide opportunities for IT service providers to develop new and innovative services for their customers. - **Smart Cities:** The increased internet speeds and implementation of fiber optic technology can facilitate the development of smart cities, providing the backbone for innovative services and infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Network Service Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frontier-communications.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Fiber Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-internet-service.md) - [Ultra-Speedy Internet Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-broadband-gigafast.md) - [Next-Generation Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-10g.md) - [Telecom Connectivity Speed Boosts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-xfinity-speed.md) - [Hyper-Fast Home Cable Modems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-cm3000-nighthawk.md) - [Hollow-Core Fiber Optic Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollowcore-fiber-optic.md) - [High-Speed Ethernet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabrent-n5-25ga.md) - [High-Speed Wi-Fi Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumen-technologies.md)