The vast majority of the telecommunications capacity will be available to the private sector. The network will increase competition among telecommunications companies which should result in better services and lower costs for small businesses and residential users. It will provide opportunities for economic development in Greater Minnesota because technology supports electronic sales, services and customer support, making distance from population centers far less important. Fiber-Optic Technology 7. Fiber-optic technology is revolutionizing the communications industry.
Transmissions are fast, occurring at the speed of light.
The cables are composed of slender strands of high-purity glass. Buried underground or hung overhead, fiber-optic cables provide the infrastructure required to transmit large volumes of data, voice and video. Network Construction 8. The network features interconnecting northern and southern Minnesota and Twin Cities metro area loops. It is available at all roadside rest areas and travel information centers.