Guide Sky-High Prices Contribute to Rising Fiber Optic Cable Costs
This executive briefing on trade (EBOT) will examine the relationship between fiber optic cable input costs, specifically silica tetrachloride, helium, and energy, and the demand forces that have
Guide ''Perfect storm'' in fiber supply threatens US broadband
A shortage of fiber-optic cable equipment is blamed on AI data center demands as well as US protectionism.
Guide Fiber Expansion Strong Despite BEAD Delays (2026)
Across states, fiber expansion projects are gaining momentum—with or without BEAD dollars. This analysis examines the drivers behind ongoing fiber investment and deployment: from private capital
Guide New Report Shows Fiber Optics Hold Untapped Infrastructure Potential
With demand rising for faster connectivity, smarter infrastructure, and data-intensive technologies, the report affirms that fiber optics are essential to supporting the next generation of
Guide LightCounting :: June 2025 Fiber broadband industry adjusting
Today''s research note focuses on the U.S. fiber broadband market with highlights from FiberConnect 2025, discussing the need for funding support to connect the unconnected and the advancement of
Guide Zayo Report Warns of Imminent Bandwidth Shortage as Fiber
Without accelerated fiber deployment, the industry could face a severe bandwidth shortage by the end of the decade. Zayo''s third-party research projects that 120 million long-haul
Guide What strategies can operators use to address supply chain-, labor-,
A shortage of skilled labor such as OSP technicians and fiber splicers can destabilize the best laid plans. Operators need a multi-pronged strategy to address this.
Guide Insights and Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
By integrating insights from industry leaders and exploring innovative approaches, this paper provides a roadmap for strengthening the fiber broadband supply chain, promoting sustainability, and supporting
Guide U.S. Fiber Optic Shortage Threatens National Security and Broadband
With tariffs driving up the cost of imported fiber optic cables, supply chains are getting squeezed. That''s a problem, considering fiber optics are the backbone of modern communications,
Guide Fiber Network Support in 2026: Challenges and Solutions
"Many companies with limited technical resources are responsible for expansion and development like this. You''re effectively losing those resources to your expansion efforts. Typically,