How to Choose Fiber Optic Cable 1. Firstly, what is the technology requirement that needs to be linked by the fiber cabling? 2. Secondly, what is the desired transmission speed? 3. Specifically, how far is the distance between the transmitting and receiving equipment? 4. In particular, is the route exclusively internal or involve external runs outside of the building? 5. Furthermore if external, is there potential damaged problems such as rodents, damaged form outside machinery? 6. Finally, what is your budget?