Fiber optic networks have become the indispensable foundation for modern communication. These networks utilize thin, flexible strands of glass or plastic, called optical fibers, to transmit data as pulses of light. Due to their ability to carry vast amounts of information at high speeds over long di

The digital divide persists as a major/pressing/significant challenge in today's interconnected world. Unequal access to/Limited availability of/Inadequate infrastructure for telecommunications technologies creates barriers/obstacles/hindrances to education, economic opportunity, and social particip