As consumers, we often find ourselves caught up in the convenience and affordability of corporate chains. We may not even realize the impact that our shopping habits have on our local communities. However, supporting local businesses can have numerous benefits that extend far beyond our own personal satisfaction.

Fiber optic cabling is different from your average cable. It carries signals by communicating pulses of light that are generated by small lasers. It is a network of cables with strands of glass fibers surrounded by an insulated casing. The cable has three components that consist of the core, the cladding, and the coating around it.