When we talk about different types of networks such as LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN, or SAN, it’s important to understand that this division is not

In the heated debates around internet access, municipal broadband and municipal internet are often framed as either the savior of underserved communities or an expensive

Definition of dark fiber Dark fiber refers to optical fiber cables that are installed but not currently active or connected to any transmitting equipment. The

Outside Plant (OSP) in fiber optics is the network infrastructure located outside of buildings. This means cables, conduits, ducts, poles, splice enclosures, cabinets, handholes, aerial

Unusual & record-setting splicing scenarios Extreme environment splicing– Splicing in Antarctica?Yep. Research teams in the South Pole use ruggedized splicing equipment in -40°C weather to

When it comes to the quality of fiber network design documentation, the most pressing issues are in the area of designing aerial (overhead) fiber-optic lines

What is fiber GIS? Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Fiber Management Systems (FMS) may seem like close relatives, but they operate in distinctly different domains.

Passive Optical Networks (PON) have become the backbone of high-speed fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solutions. Network designers and ISPs aiming for efficiency must focus on effective passive

Power ratio in mW and dBm dB is the ratio of two powers. For example, for the loss (attenuation) in a segment of optical fiber

1. World’s longest submarine OSP fiber route: 39,000 km The SeaMeWe-6 (Southeast Asia – Middle East – Western Europe) project is a 39,000 km long

In today’s digitally driven world, connectivity is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Central to this connectivity is the OSP fiber network, also known

FTTH planning has become the gold standard in modern broadband infrastructure with the explosive demand for high-speed internet. However, building a reliable FTTH network is

Managing fiber optic cable networks with spreadsheets in MS Excel and and in AutoCAD used to be a rite of passage. It was like surviving

OFMTC, an Illinois-based broadband provider established in 2012, is committed to delivering high-speed, reliable internet to underserved areas. With a highly professional  leadership team and

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Table of contents Idea of a network diagramWhat to show on a network diagram?Relation between fiber network and fiber splice diagramPerks of fiber optic network

Okay, when we are nearly through with all things fiber splice diagrams and splicing matrixes, and now anyone can easily design splice sheets in several