Overview

• The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in Japan achieved the record-breaking speed.
• The 402Tbps rate translates to a download speed of 50TB per second.
• The technology used includes 50 kilometers of fiber optic cabling and multiple signal amplifiers.
• Current consumer hardware cannot handle these speeds, highlighting the gap between technological advancements and practical applications.
• This achievement surpasses the previous record by 25%, demonstrating significant progress in internet technology.