Owensboro Municipal Utilities has installed a fiber optic backbone and network in the city of Owensboro. The telecommunications capabilities of this 96-fiber system are virtually limitless. The system was installed by OMU to handle communications between the utility's various operations and facilities but contains enough capacity and bandwidth to provide business and industry with telecommunications service. The network is looped and interconnected for more reliability.

What are fiber optics

Essentially, fiber optics are microscopic strands of glass. However, this glass is somewhat more sophisticated than the windshield of a car.

When connected to a transmitter at one end and a receiver at the other end, digital bites of information can travel along the fiber strands at the speed of light. These strands of glass are enclosed inside protective sheaths and attached to utility poles. Fiber optics are dielectric which means they do not conduct electricity, making them very safe to use.

The importance of high speed telecommunications for Owensboro

Business moves at a fast pace, and it's only getting faster. The proliferation of the Internet and other technology makes instant communications a must for most business and industry. OMU installed its fiber optic network for its own communications purposes but is making bandwidth available to insure that Owensboro companies have the same advantages enjoyed in other areas. In short, OMU believes that offering high speed telecommunications is as essential as offering basic services like electricity and water. Plus, as a municipally-owned utility, OMU can make these services available at low rates. This, in turn, allows Owensboro businesses to enjoy the latest technology and keep their costs low to compete in a global economy.

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