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Record-Breaking Data Transmission Hits 1.02 Petabits Per Second!

6/3/2025

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In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers from Japan's NICT and Sumitomo Electric Industries have set a world record by transmitting data at a staggering 1.02 petabits per second over an impressive distance of 1,808 kilometers. Utilizing a cutting-edge 19-core optical fiber and sophisticated signal processing, this innovation paves the way for robust, high-capacity data networks to satisfy our ever-growing digital needs.

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In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers from Japan's NICT and Sumitomo Electric Industries have set a world record by transmitting data at a staggering 1.02 petabits per second over an impressive distance of 1,808 kilometers. Utilizing a cutting-edge 19-core optical fiber and sophisticated signal processing, this innovation paves the way for robust, high-capacity data networks to satisfy our ever-growing digital needs.