If there is already existing infrastructure from a provider within that location, fiber is a good option. For you setting up the link yourself, copper is the way to go.



On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 1:17 AM, [ Brainiac ] <arebacollins@gmail.com> wrote:
i would love this answer too, especially factoring in costs, practicality and termination. Forget throughput... :-)


On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 1:12 AM, David Njuguna <dnjuguna@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,

Supposing I wanted a network link to connect two premises 500 metres
apart; Between copper and fibre optic what would be the Skunkworks
choice?

Thanks,
David
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