Fiber is a thin optical medium, typically glass or plastic, used to transmit data as light in enterprise and carrier networks. It matters because it provides high-capacity, low-loss physical connectivity for data centers, backbones, and access links in modern digital infrastructure.
April 2, 2026
At OFC 2026, Jimmy Yu observed a shift toward higher-density optical architectures driven by new pluggables, amplification, and system designs. Read more: The post OFC 2026 – Scaling Up Optical Network Density appeared first on Dell'Oro Group.
March 30, 2026
The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today released guidance from its Middle Mile Working Group (WG) which outlines how states can strengthen digital infrastructure through coordinated fiber backbone investment. Fiber is the foundation of AI, powering the high-capacity, low-latency, secure connectivity that links data centers, cloud infrastructure, and the communities that depend on them. To meet rising national demand,... Read more →
March 16, 2026
Nokia introduced a suite of application-optimized coherent optical transport solutions designed for AI-era network demands, aiming to increase network efficiency and reduce costs.
March 16, 2026
Nokia launched Aurelis for Data Centers, a PON-based out-of-band management solution that reduces active switches, power consumption, and operational effort for data centers.
March 9, 2026
Tellabs presented and exhibited at SXSW EDU 2026 and outlined fiber-based approaches for school network modernization.
March 4, 2026
FiberHome presented optical, network and AI solutions at MWC 2026 in Barcelona.