Recently, Japan achieved a groundbreaking milestone by setting a new record for the fastest internet connection. The data transfer speed reached an astonishing 402 Tbps, thanks to the efforts of Japan’s National Institute of Information Technology and Communications (NICT). It’s noteworthy that this remarkable achievement was made using standard fiber optic cables available in the market, although signal amplifiers were also utilized to achieve such high speeds.
During the experiment, NICT utilized all available transmission bands alongside signal amplifiers to achieve the remarkable transmission speed of 402 Tbps. To put this in perspective, a game like Red Dead Redemption 2, with a capacity of approximately 120 GB, could be downloaded around 400 times in just one second at this speed.
While this achievement is a remarkable feat, it’s important to note that current computer technology is not equipped to fully support such an incredibly high-speed internet connection. The necessary components are not currently available in the market, and computers cannot process such vast amounts of data in such a short time.
Looking towards the future, it’s conceivable that as technology continues to advance, high-speed internet connection standards may significantly surpass today’s capabilities over the next decade.