The Holland Board of Public Works owns and operates a fiber-optic network in the greater Holland area.  This system was installed over fifteen years ago to improve communications between electric substations, and has expanded to service the local community.
 
Fiber optic data transfer works by sending laser light waves through glass or acrylic plastic fibers.  Data transmission with fiber optics can exceed the fastest speeds available via DSL or cable because it travels faster and farther than an electric pulse through copper wire.

Speed Comparison (per second at typical available speeds)

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