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World Internet Speed Record Is Now 178,000 Gbps

source: https://www.lowyat.net/2020/219707/world-internet-speed-record-178-tbps/

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A research team at the University College London (UCL) has recently set a world record for the fastest Internet speed in the world. Done in collaboration with Xtera and KDDI Research, the effort was led by Dr Lidia Galdino who is a lecturer at the university’s Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, and also a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow.

Said to be a fifth faster than the previous record, the data transmission speed that the UCL research team managed to achieve is 178 Terabits per second (Tbps) which is equivalent to 178,000 Gigabits per second (Gbps). To put things into perspective, that is around 2 million times faster than the average fixed broadband download speed in Malaysia for July 2020, according to Ookla Speedtest Global Index.

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According to the announcement by UCL, its research team was able to achieve the insane speed level by transmitting data using a much larger bandwidth than what a typical optical fibre has. As a comparison, the researches utilise a bandwidth of 16.8THz while the current implementation ranges from 4.5 to 9THz.

Interesting enough, UCL pointed out that the technique used to achieve the world record can be implemented in existing infrastructure just by upgrading the amplifiers within optical fibre routes at 40 to 100km intervals. In fact, the university claimed that it is way more affordable to perform the upgrade instead of installing new optical fibres.

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Now, don’t forget that this speed record was achieved inside a lab. So, many things need to be addressed first before we can see the technique being adopted by the industry but nevertheless, it is always good to see researchers kept on trying to push technology boundaries further.

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So fast! can it deliver a car online? 🤣

 

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1 minute ago, Mockngbrd said:

Can watch 8k pron

I think if that day happen, All the computer will be just a screen le or there will be a chip embedded into our brain. Just a tinker of what you want to see, it will be right in front of you.

Confirm more than 8K. 64K maybe also got chance. hahaha.

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38 minutes ago, Mockngbrd said:

Can watch 8k pron

34 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said:

I think if that day happen, All the computer will be just a screen le or there will be a chip embedded into our brain. Just a tinker of what you want to see, it will be right in front of you.

Confirm more than 8K. 64K maybe also got chance. hahaha.

Wow!  Imagine 64k porn.... Even better then the real thing ?!  😂 😂 

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1 hour ago, Ysc3 said:

Wow!  Imagine 64k porn.... Even better then the real thing ?!  😂 😂 

I cannot imagine how clear it is. But by the time, I already have lao hua le.

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31 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said:

I cannot imagine how clear it is. But by the time, I already have lao hua le.

Don't worry... They shud have it in 3d also ! ... Just close one eye and it will be clear already. 

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3 minutes ago, Ysc3 said:

Don't worry... They shud have it in 3d also ! ... Just close one eye and it will be clear already. 

Cannot. 3D TV failed terribly.

Nowadays you where got see TV manufacturer do 3D TV one. This tech cannot. hahaha.  failed. 

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I used to work in a lab when I was much younger and yes, the article's right about the setup in a lab vs everyday peasant.

However, don't forget with speed comes greater responsibility.

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29 minutes ago, Mustank said:

At that kind of speed, I think haven’t 10 seconds, I vomit Liao :grin:

haha i look at the image i already feel like want to vomit 

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8 hours ago, Mustank said:

At that kind of speed, I think haven’t 10 seconds, I vomit Liao :grin:

7 hours ago, kobayashiGT said:

same!

7 hours ago, Lala81 said:

haha i look at the image i already feel like want to vomit 

Should have let you guys watch that in 3D glasses :=B:

 

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