Fiber Optic vs Cat6: Which to Choose for Your Project?

Name: Darb Al-Salamah wal-Aman Contracting
Address: Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, Makkah Province, SA
Telephone: +966 55 800 8895
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Full Comparison

The cable type choice impacts network performance, installation cost, and maintenance ease for years to come.

Cat6/Cat6a

Up to 10 Gbps at 55 meters
Lower installation cost
Easy to terminate and modify
Ideal for short runs within buildings

Fiber Optic

Speeds exceeding 100 Gbps
Distances up to tens of kilometers
Complete immunity from EMI
Ideal for inter-building and backbone runs