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| Singlemode | Multimode |
|---|---|
Very high range up to 40 kilometers and more, therefore especially suited for
| Medium range from several hundred meters to a few kilometers, therefore especially suited for
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| Much higher costs for transceivers compared to Multimode | Significantly lower costs for transceivers compared to Singlemode |
| Only one fiber strand is used | Multiple fiber strands are used |
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