If you’re were born in the 20th century (and maybe even a little after), you’ve witnessed first-hand the rapid increases in internet speeds. Now, median internet speeds in the U.S. are around 242.38 megabits, with gigabit speeds becoming more readily available in cities. However, optical-based internet speeds haven’t reach an upper limit yet—in fact, researchers around the world are regularly pushing internet speeds higher and higher. While this is an optical transmission system—similar to optical internet systems used for home internet—this experimental version pushes the design of these cables to the limit. Related Story The Evolution of Web DesignWhile an impressive achievement, you might ask who really needs 1.02 petabytes of internet speed.