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IFL Science Source
Li-Fi, which was first invented by Harold Haas of the University of Edinburgh in 2011, uses visible light communication (VLC) to send data at extremely high speeds. Essentially, this works like an incredibly fast signal lamp, flashing on and off in order to relay messages in binary code (1s and 0s). In previous lab-based experiments, the technology was able to transmit up to 224 gigabits per second. To put this in perspective, Wi-Fi is capable of reaching speeds of around 600 megabits per second.
originally posted by: beercan
a reply to: ADAMandEVIL
Seeing 802.11ac deployed (now that we are in 2015) we are looking at actual real world speeds of 2.5gbps on existing commercial wireless.
From my point of view, Li-Fi would need a very specific use case to be deployed anywhere at this time.
Can't really think of any myself though
originally posted by: MadRob
That's a good point. maybe prices for 50megs will go down after this? I still remember crappy dial up days.
originally posted by: sarra1833
can barely afford my 50mbps net speed lol. I bet this would be over 1ooo a month. no thanks.
originally posted by: CranialSponge
originally posted by: MadRob
That's a good point. maybe prices for 50megs will go down after this? I still remember crappy dial up days.
originally posted by: sarra1833
can barely afford my 50mbps net speed lol. I bet this would be over 1ooo a month. no thanks.
Ah yes, the dial-up days.
Connecting onto the internet with that glorious internet connection dial tone.
Waiting 2 hours for a 3mb song to finish downloading from Napster, all the while hoping and praying that your internet doesn't disconnect half way through the download process... lest you have to start all over again.
Ahhh the good ol' days.