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From Loose Tube to Ribbon

By Steven Harris – Unlocking Field Efficiency in Modern Fiber Deployments As broadband networks expand deeper into neighborhoods, rural areas, and dense urban environments, the industry is undergoing a fundamental shift—not only in where…

Why Ruggedized Connectivity Is Critical for the Future of Fiber Deployments

By Steven Harris – HDCs are built specifically for OSP conditions defined by Telcordia and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards such as GR-3120, GR-3171, GR-326, and IEC 61753. While they maintain familiar optical for…

An Invisible Crisis in the Telecom Workforce

By Steven Harris – The telecommunication industry’s expansion depends on more than fiber and spectrum—it depends on people.

AI’s Impact on Optimizing Fiber Networks

By Steven Harris – Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our digital economy, enabling faster, smarter, and more efficient broadband and Internet connectivity solutions. In my 2023 peer-reviewed paper, Unlocking the Power of Big Data.

Inside the Fiber

By Steve Harris – Private broadband operators are making historic investments in broadband infrastructure around the globe, driving a surge in fiber optic deployments and next-generation access networks to expand connectivity and enhance digital services.

Redefining Fiber Optics How Hollow Core Fiber is Pushing the Boundaries

By Steve Harris – The fiber consists of a core and a surrounding cladding layer. The cladding has a lower refractive index than the core. Learn why.

Fiber Optic Safety

By Steve Harris – Lasers play a crucial role in various optical systems, each type offering distinct characteristics suited to different applications.

Decoding the Fiber Optic Color Codes

By Steve Harris – The ANSI/TIA-568 color code for fiber optics designates specific colors to individual fibers and connectors, facilitating quick identification, proper alignment, and rapid troubleshooting. Here’s a breakdown of the key colors and their corresponding roles

Reliable and Efficient Fiber Optic Networks

By Steve Harris – The implementation of best practices has proven instrumental for operators, leading to improvements in OpEx through the reduction of truck rolls, call center customer calls, and streamlined service responses to construction failures. To initiate a program tailored to your workforce and aligned with specific job role descriptions, please reach out to us at cap@scte.org.

The Art of Optical Attenuation Reduction

By Steven Harris – With the increasing global deployment of the industry’s optical networks, it becomes imperative to uphold optimal levels for optical attenuation. This phenomenon refers to the diminishing intensity of an optical signal, commonly known as light

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