OFC network deployment will gain momentum Having made large investments in acquiring 3G and broadband wireless access spectrum in 2010, operators have reduced their spending in the past few years, especially on new network roll-outs. Also, the 2G spectrum controversy has led to holding back of investments in the sector. Consequently, the ancillary segments of the telecom infrastructure industry have also taken a hit, which is reflected in the inadequat...

OFC deployment is set to witness rapid growth Used in the backbone, backhaul and access networks, cables are a key constituent of telecom infrastructure. While copper cables form a large part of the legacy telecom networks in the country, the uptake of optic fibre cables (OFCs) has been gaining momentum, owing to its cost as well as performance-related advantages over copper. OFC deployment is set to witness rapid growth in the coming years, driven mos...