is a fiber optic network lagged by multiple users?

Question

Cable internet customers often struggle with slower than optimal speeds when multiple users in a neighborhood are actively using bandwidth. Will this problem be solved by fiber optic networks such as Verizon Fios?

Answer 1

Fiber optic connections are able to transmit data in excess of 100 terabits per second, so you are only bound by what your hardware capabilities are on client and server side, and by distance. So yes, fiber is the answer.

Answer 2

It depends entirely on the bandwidth consumed.



Any technology's limits can be exceeded if enough users use the resource.



The fiber will help alleviate the problem IF the usage doesn't go way up as well, but you'll still be limited by the bandwidth limits of the router/switch where the fibers converge...

Answer 3

no it won't be solved



ETA



"Every user has his own 'fiber' so no, you will in no way be obstructed by users near you."



No they don't, that would be ridiculous. You share the fibre going into your "neighborhood" whatever that means in terms of number of users, could just be a street, of about 50 to 75 people. It won't be an individual residence.

Answer 4

Every user has his own 'fiber' so no, you will in no way be obstructed by users near you.