Chinese scientists achieve record data transmission speed of 3.2 petabits per second, iXBT reports
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Chinese scientists have reportedly achieved a record data transmission speed of 3.2 petabits per second, which is enough to transmit over 20,000 4K movies in one second, according to iXBT. This new result surpasses the previous record of 2.5 petabits per second set earlier this year by the same research groups, iXBT notes. The increase in bandwidth capacity is approximately 28%, iXBT reports.
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3DNews states: Chinese scientists have achieved a record data transmission speed of 3.2 petabits per second.
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3DNews states: This speed is sufficient to transmit over 20,000 4K movies in one second.
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iXBT states: The new result surpasses the previous record of 2.5 petabits per second set earlier this year.
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iXBT states: The increase in bandwidth capacity is approximately 28%.
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iXBT states: Theoretically, this speed could provide gigabit internet to around 3.2 million households simultaneously.
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