Video games went from being a hobby to one of the industries with biggest potential nowadays

The gamer community is constantly growing, and more and more people are joining this demand in the video game industry. But do we have a network that can supply the high demand for connected devices that this entails? 

The increase in the number of players caused many service providers to rethink the technological path to efficiently expand network capacity. A network failure is a nuisance to the average user and can cause interruptions or even result in losing an online game. 

Fiber optic communication networks are the best option, as they are the physical medium that offers the best benefits: the data is moved by pulses of light, which makes the connection much faster, does not generate electromagnetic noise and, although they are very thin, flexible and lightweight cables, which take up much less space than copper cables, the networks built with fiber are robust and safe. 

For gamers to have a positive gaming experience, it is essential that they have a network with good capillarity and reach that allows them to supply all connections. In addition, these fiber optic networks provide the user with a number of advantages:

●    High download speed: Having more bandwidth allows more information to travel through the network. This undoubtedly improves the gaming experience.
●    Real-time sound and video: Thanks to the connection speed and low latency offered by fiber optics, it improves interaction at the pace of play and reality. 
●    Avoid connection interruptions. It has a permanent connection with the servers and prevents interferences.
●    It is more durable, resistant and easy to install. Fiber optic cables are lighter, more flexible and their structure is resistant to heat and corrosion.
●    Greater security when browsing: With a copper wire or wireless connection, interference can easily occur and security can be compromised. With fiber optics, safer transmissions with encryption capability are obtained directly on the optical equipment.
"Without a doubt, fiber optics emerged as the favorite in the gaming world. It is currently one of the most advanced connections to connect to the internet due to its ability to send large amounts of data and information, achieving better signal security and simplicity of monitoring, which helps prevent failures”, says Leandro Esteban Chalarca, Head of Product and Application Engineering at Furukawa. 

FTTH networks, the best option

Telecommunications operators and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) of all types already recognize the benefits of FTTH (fiber to the home) architecture: faster connection speed, user access to different services at the same time and, above all, the ability to meet the demands of the future. 

Furukawa Electric was one of the first companies to offer products and solutions for FTTH systems taking into account regional aspects, adding quality, performance, simplification and ease of operation to its customers' networks: operators and Internet service providers (ISPs). 

"It is essential for us to be able to offer the right solution for the needs of each of our customers, regardless of the size of their operation. Development of the systems allows us to obtain the best of each product, with optimization of all the components in the assembly and operation”, Leandro added.