Japan has officially broken the world record for internet speed, achieving a staggering data transfer rate of 1.02 million Gbps using next-generation optical fiber technology.
This breakthrough was made possible by a 19-core optical fiber system developed by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), dramatically increasing data capacity over long distances.
Researchers used advanced wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) to transmit data across multiple light channels simultaneously, ensuring ultra-fast and stable transmission.
The record-setting experiment covered a distance of 51.7 kilometers, showcasing the future potential of internet infrastructure to support AI, 8K streaming, and beyond.
