Undersea fiber optic vs airplane with hard drives - which transports data faster?
The article compares the efficiency of data transfer through submarine telecommunication cables versus heavy transport, such as the AN-124 Ruslan filled with hard drives. The author emphasizes that submarine cables are incredibly effective in transmitting vast amounts of data over long distances. It also describes how the complex infrastructure of these cables allows for quick and stable connections, which are crucial in today's world. On the other hand, the physical transport of data on hard drives by an aircraft, while very fast in certain situations, cannot compete with the continuous stream of information flowing through cables. The article provides examples of applications of both methods and their impact on the development of communication technologies. In conclusion, the author states that although the physical transport of data has its place, submarine cables are an irreplaceable element of modern telecommunication infrastructure.