Regulatory News

  1. World's First Demonstration Of Single-Fiber Bidirectional Wideband WDM Transmission Using Hollow-Core Fiber 5/26/2026

    As part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications-commissioned research and development project, "Research and Development (JPMI00316) of Advanced Optical Transmission Technology Contributing to a Green Society", Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (OKI), Lightera Japan Co., Ltd. (Lightera), and Keio University have used the "Keio Future Photonic Network Open Lab (*1)" established by Keio University, and announced the result of a demonstration of a next-generation optical line using hollow-core fiber.

  2. Town Of York Construction Begins As GoNetspeed Expands 100% Fiber Network 5/13/2026

    GoNetspeed, the Northeast’s largest independent fiber internet provider, has officially kicked-off construction to deliver 100% fiber-optic internet access to more than 4,800 homes and businesses throughout York.

  3. STL Redefines Optical Connectivity With India's First Hollow Core Fibre Cable For Data Centre Networks 4/25/2026

    STL, a leading connectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure, today announced a significant breakthrough in optical communication with the launch of India’s first Hollow Core Fibre (HCF) cable.

  4. Race Communications Breaks-Ground On Bakersfield's All-Fiber Network 4/21/2026

    Race Communications, California's leading privately held 100% fiber-to-the-home provider, today announced that the initial construction of its Bakersfield fiber-optic network is underway, further expanding the company's all-fiber footprint across Kern County and the San Joaquin Valley.

  5. HUBER+SUHNER Strengthens Collaboration With Microsoft To Advance Global Deployment Of Hollow Core Fiber Connectivity In The Microsoft Azure Network 4/21/2026

    HUBER+SUHNER today announced a strengthening of its close collaboration with Microsoft Azure Fiber with further planned investments in its production capabilities to accelerate the rollout of Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) cable and connectivity solutions supporting cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

  6. Millimeter-Scale Resolution In Fiber-Optic Sensing: Single-Ended Technique Advances Infrastructure Monitoring 4/20/2026

    Distributed fiber-optic sensors are widely used to monitor temperature and strain in infrastructure, but their spatial resolution has long been limited.

  7. Nokia Selected By SkyFiber To Build Fiber Network For Underserved Communities In Northern Nevada 4/14/2026

    Nokia today announced it has been selected by SkyFiber to deliver fast, secure, and reliable connectivity for underserved households in Northern Nevada that will improve quality of life and enable municipalities to attract and retain businesses.

  8. UCL EEE Researchers Set New Fibre Optic Transmission Speed Record 4/8/2026

    Researchers from UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) have contributed to a new world record in fibre optic data transmission, achieving speeds of 450 terabits per second over an existing, commercially deployed optical fibre link.

  9. Nortech Systems Launches Power Over Fiber Technology Platform For EMI-Sensitive Applications 4/7/2026

    Nortech Systems Incorporated, a leading provider of design and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical devices and electromechanical systems, has announced the launch of its Power over Fiber technology platform.

  10. Supporting The Future Of Photonics At Sussex County Community College 4/1/2026

    KrellTech was proud to attend the ribbon cutting for Sussex County Community College’s new Optics Technology Center, a meaningful step forward for photonics education and workforce development in New Jersey. The event highlighted the growing importance of building strong pathways between education and industry, while bringing together organizations committed to advancing optics and photonics in the region. We were also glad to see the support of groups like PhotonicsNJ and the broader Advancing Photonics Technologies community, which continue to help strengthen the photonics ecosystem.