The business reported sales of approximately 22M € in Category 5, 6 and 7 data cabling products in 2015. Read the source article at cablinginstall.com
Corning selling its German data cabling business to Prysmian
Gimme Fiber!

On November 4, the FTTH Councils will celebrate “Gimme Fiber” Day. This annual event showcases the positive impact that optical fiber has had on communities around the world, and what global policymakers […]
Fusion Splicers – OFS
Contact OFS, the Authorized North America Distributor for FITEL Fusion Splicing Machines, Toll-free at +1 888.342.3743, Toll +1 770.798.5555 for more details or use our Contact Us form. Read the source article […]
OFS demonstrates short-wave wavelength division multiplexing over wideband multimode fiber
At OFC, the fiber manufacturer’s LaserWave Flex wideband multimode fiber supported 100-Gbit/sec transmission over 300 meters of duplex fiber. Read the source article at cablinginstall.com
Superior Essex launches EnduraLite indoor/outdoor optical fiber cable
The company says its robust, flexible EnduraLite cable is uniquely designed to handle tough weather conditions in applications that require a transition of optical fiber between indoor and outdoor environments. Read the […]
EXFO unveils OTDR enhancements for data center, enterprise testing
At the BICSI Winter Conference, EXFO introduced the MAX-720C-QUAD OTDR/iOLM, a tester that addresses network technicians’ need for user-friendly and accurate fiber troubleshooting in data centers. Read the source article at […]
OFS expands microcable product line for metro fiber networks
OFS says its MiDia 2GX cable is designed to bolster metro networks with increased fiber density, enhanced performance and greater cost-savings opportunities on deployment. Read the source article at cablinginstall.com
Say goodbye to copper and hello to fiber optics

That old-school copper wire (aka coaxial cable) is a thing of the past; a fiber optic network is the new way to go. These light tubes carry a whopping amount of data, […]
FOA publishes Outside Plant Construction Guide
Available in paperback and Kindle versions, the Outside Plant Construction Guide from the Fiber Optic Association is designed for the contractor, installer, and designer. Read the source article at cablinginstall.com
Engineers Break Record for High-Speed Fiber Data Transfer

While today’s fiber-optic networks are capable of supporting our Netflix and YouTube streaming demand, virtual reality and 4K video could place a strain on the system. But researchers are already finding ways […]