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Stats show adoption of higher fiber count cables and bendinsensitive fibers has gained traction in North America – offering enhanced flexibility and ease of installation .

According to the recently released North America Optical Fiber Cable Market Outlook , 2028 released by ResearchAndMarkets . com the adoption of higher fiber count cables and bend-insensitive fibers has gained traction in North America , offering enhanced flexibility and ease of installation .

To meet the growing sophistication of fiber optic networks , advanced testing and monitoring solutions such as optical timedomain reflectometers ( OTDRs ) and optical spectrum analyzers are in high demand .

The region ’ s expanding IT and telecommunications sectors , coupled with optical fiber cable innovation , are further propelling market growth . With the rise in bandwidth requirements and the need for reliable and high-capacity networks , optical fiber cables have become indispensable in North America .

The communication infrastructure in North America is recognized by the report as heavily reliant on optical cabling , especially with the deployment of data centers throughout the region .

And , in line with the increasing demand for faster broadband speeds and improved network performance , the report recognizes a ‘ significant push ’ for Fiber to the Home deployment ( FTTH ) as telecom companies and Internet Service Providers invest in expanding their fiber optic networks to residential areas

The introduction of 5G technology is said to have has further amplified the need for reliable and high-capacity backhaul networks with optical fiber a critical component in supporting the infrastructure requirements of 5G .

Moreover , the expansion of Internet of Things ( IoT ) devices and applications necessitates dependable , high-bandwidth connectivity , which can be efficiently provided by optical fiber networks .

Overall , the report valued the North American optical fiber cable market at over US $ 804 million in 2022 . The growing importance of that market was stressed at a recent White House event for President Biden and Vice- President Harris to announce state allocations available as a part of their Internet for All program .

CommScope CEO Chuck Treadway attended the event to represent leaders in fiber-optic cable manufacturing .

The funding , a component of the Broadband Equity , Access and Deployment ( BEAD ) program , totals $ 42.5 billion in eligible grants through states , Washington DC , US territories and Puerto Rico .

Sums can be used to deploy or upgrade broadband networks .

In March this year , CommScope unveiled its new HeliARC fiber-optic cable , manufactured in the US and pitched as ideal for rural deployment .

Treadway said : “ We are pleased to see the Administration make significant investments to bring everyone online and are proud to manufacture the fiber-optic cable and solutions to help our partners bring connections to the underserved communities . We are also excited to work with all the states and their partners to bring broadband and digital equity to America .” p

The report identifies one of the key drivers of market expansion is the ongoing demand for high-speed Internet across various industries . The wide bandwidth expansion and low attenuation of optical fiber cables make them ideal for gigabit transmission , which is essential for organizations requiring high-speed data transfer .

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