Fiber-optic technology consists of a bundle of tubes, each of which is capable of transmitting messages modulated onto light waves. This allows communication to be sent and received at a much higher, more consistent speed than cable. Those with fiber optic internet no longer need to suffer through slow speeds or buffering. They can download and send large files in seconds, stream high-quality video seamlessly, and participate in online gaming all simultaneously while still having enough connectivity to browse the internet. Although this type of connection is usually only available in the bigger cities, Tombigbee Communications is working to bring this to our rural neighborhoods in Northwest Alabama.