Tag: optical fiber layout

The pace of optical fiber laying in India has surged significantly, increasing six-fold since the launch of 5G services in October last year. It now stands at a monthly average of 101,550 kilometers, a stark contrast to the previous rate of 16,712 kilometers leading up to the rollout of 5G, according to an ET report.Despite this remarkable progress, the fiber penetration at telecom towers, a crucial element for effective 5G services, is only at 38.44%. This falls significantly short of the government's target of achieving 70% tower fiberization...