{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Fibre is often recommended when a permanent copper run would exceed about 90 metres, when higher-capacity backbone links are needed or where electrical interference is a concern. Fibre carries data as light and can support high-speed links over distances beyond the practical limits of permanent copper cabling. It is commonly used between buildings, floors, racks and industrial areas.","category":"Fibre Optic Cabling and Long-Distance Networks","category_slug":"fibre-optic-cabling-and-long-distance-networks","confidence":"curated_from_approved_public_brain","created_at":"2026-07-05T11:18:44+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-07-05","display_date":"2026-07-05","drip_status":"published_seed","freshness_warning":"Business hours, licences, supported models, spare-parts availability, product specifications, service coverage and lead times can change. Confirm current details directly with Pacific Telephone & Data.","id":"qa-00121-when-should-a-business-use-fibre-inste","image_ids":["pacifictd_a97a36c7_022","pacifictd_b4e892f7_034","pacifictd_b4e892f7_035"],"json_url":"/answer/when-should-a-business-use-fibre-instead-of-copper-cabling.json","last_updated":"2026-08-03T11:18:44+00:00","public_disclaimer":"This Digital Twin is based on approved public business knowledge. Site conditions, compatibility, final scope, pricing, scheduling and support coverage must be confirmed directly before decisions are made.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2026-07-05T11:18:44+00:00","question":"When should a business use fibre instead of copper cabling?","question_intent":"overview","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:18:44 +0000","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"pacific-telephone-data","slug":"when-should-a-business-use-fibre-instead-of-copper-cabling","source":"approved_public_brain","source_record_ids":["41bff16ea4a76f93","d58544c7a9f3af51","c22693d6ea32ecc0","462d4ed774e08f95","56f01acea0c7698f","ffd6d625a11b9577","46fc57941d1038d3","f1c6657d678b6d17","12b68f764365bf2c","354e9c5211adf5ff"],"source_type":"pacific_curated_seed_v7","source_urls":["https://www.pacifictd.com.au/"],"status":"published","tags":["Fibre Optic Cabling and Long-Distance Networks","Pacific Telephone & Data","approved public knowledge"]}