36 I ICT TODAY
Keeping Up with Optical Fiber
FIBER IS THE NOW
By Zoren Bullock, Rodney Casteel, RCDD, NTS, OSP, DCDC, CBRS CPI, Tony Irujo, and Robert Reid
As internet traffic, connected devices, and cloud-based services proliferate, there is a corresponding increase
in the deployment of optical fiber. This article highlights the key market segments and technology enablers
driving demand and then discusses the ways that optical fiber technology is being deployed to meet the
demands for higher bandwidth, low latency networks.
It is important to first look at the technologies driving fiber deployment in submarine and long-haul
segments, as many technological advancements are initially deployed there. The growth in internet traffic
is well-documented.
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Data rates generated and transmitted over optical fiber show steady growth and capacity.
