By SCDifference Between Optical fiber vs Copper
| Characteristics | Optical Fiber | Copper cable |
|---|---|---|
| Signal | Signal travels in form of light. | It carries electrical signal. |
| Bandwidth | It has high bandwidth. | It has low bandwidth compared to optical fiber cable. |
| Speed | It transmit data very fast. | It transmits data at less speed as compared to optical fibre. |
| Cost | High | Low as compared to optical fiber cable. |