fibre optics

This is because Starlink, rather than relying on fibre optics or cables to transmit data, uses a network of satellites in low Earth orbit.

TIM's network is Italy's main telecommunications infrastructure and governments have been looking for years to ensure investments are carried out to upgrade it to fast fibre optics from copper.

He also says fibre optics might be manufactured more effectively in zero gravity.

TIM's network is Italy's main telecommunications infrastructure and government authorities have for years been looking to ensure investments are carried out to upgrade it to fast fibre optics.

Germanium is mainly used in fibre optics and plastics as well as infrared radiation.