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Contrary to popular belief, 5 G has a huge impact on wired infrastructure as well. For service
in the region have live 5G networks now. This new generation mobile wireless technology has seen rapid adoption compared to 4G and 3G, offering greater speed, low latency and reliability. 5G has spawned many enterprise use cases because of its increased capacity and ability to support more devices. These include automation, IoT, video, real-time analytics, and augmented reality, to name a few. Many operators now offer private 5G networks that augment existing capabilities and can potentially replace WiFi with its wide-are and local coverage.
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providers, it is important to pay more attention to complex cabling environments inside small cell sites and their core networks. Optical fibre has emerged as the best bet for the 5 G infrastructure. Vendors have started offering bend-insensitive fibre for 5 G indoor micro base stations and OM 5 multimode fibre for 5 G core networks. Ironically, for 5 G to realise its full potential, it completely depends on the wired infrastructure – fibre. In this issue of Cabling Insight, we have some industry thought leaders giving valuable insights into what it takes to build a robust network infrastructure for the impending 5 G revolution.
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ccording to GSMA, 5G connections are slated to breach the one billion mark this year and will double by 2025.
Though 5G is a wireless technology, it significantly impacts wired network infrastructure, and its success depends
GSMA says many countries in the GCC have become 5G pioneers, deploying some of the world’s first 5G networks. 5G is penetrating the market faster than the previous two generations of mobile networking technology, and it is estimated that there are currently around 200 live 5G networks globally.
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Antonio J. Castaño Colina, Director, Market Development Carrier Networks, Corning Optical Communications.
Stuart McKay, business development manager, Panduit, says: “Innovation has the habit of making predictions irrelevant. 5G will expand the connectivity capability of every application that uses it to transmit and receive data. Therefore, 5G will expand the use of fibre optic cabling.
“OUR DISCUSSIONS WITH KEY CUSTOMERS ON ARCHITECTURES, TOPOLOGIES, AND THE LEVELS OF ANTENNA DENSIFICATION REQUIRED IN VARIOUS REGIONS ALL POINT IN THE SAME DIRECTION: THE NEED FOR A DENSE OPTICAL NETWORK IN THE ACCESS SPACE TO SUPPORT 5G QUALITY OF SERVICE.”
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WHAT CABLING OPTIONS CAN TELECOM CARRIERS CHOOSE WHEN IT COMES TO 5G NETWORKS?
Arafat Yousef, MEA managing director of Nexans Data Network Solutions, says with the introduction of 5G, fibre is going all the way to the radio at the top of the tower. “So across the board, we see the introduction of fibre cabling on the macro towers. Some installations prefer the traditional approach with individual cabling per radio between the top and the bottom of the tower. Others are migrating to an aggregated approach with one trunk cable of, for instance, 24 fibres, going to a connection box at the top of the tower with individual patch leads from that box to the individual radios. This approach prepares for future extensions and offers enhanced flexibility.”
He adds that 5G radios consume significantly more energy compared to the previous generation. Larger diameter copper cables are required and existing power cables often cannot be reused. The trunk approach typically used for fibre is less used for Power to the Antenna (PTTA) since the large copper cables are
more challenging to install, although some specialist designs like D-core construction are available to minimise the size of the cables.
“To handle the high-bandwidth, real-time application delivery that e.g., self-driving cars or online gaming will require, network infrastructure will have to provide extended data and network capacity, reduced latency, and faster processing of data and applications. Fiber optic cabling is ideally suited to serve these demands and we will see increased deployment of fiber infrastructure in 5G environments,” says Prem Rodrigues, director for the Middle East, Africa & India/SAARC at Siemon.
“All telecom carriers and network operators know that the path to 5G networks is paved in fibre, allowing for increased capacity and bandwidth. Naturally, there are different types of fibres and choosing the optimal one depends on the type of demand at hand. For instance, multi fibre drop cables and jumpers can deliver more capacity with higher flexibility, which is superlative for outdoor small cells. On the other hand, if we go with denser fibres, it would be best used for macro cell sites that need support with more bands and capacity,” says Ehab Kanary, VP Sales, Enterprise Infrastructure, EMEA Emerging Markets at ServiceCommScope.levels proposed for 5G networks -- combined with the expectation of performance equivalent to that of wireline broadband access -will push wireless networks to become fiber-rich, driving significant levels of demand, says Antonio J. Castaño Colina, Director, Market Development Carrier Networks, Corning Optical Communications. “Our discussions with key customers on architectures, topologies, and the levels of antenna densification required in various regions all point in the same direction: the need for a dense optical network in the access space to support 5G quality of service.”
5G technology will offer very high bandwidth (up to 20 Gbps) and low latency (less than one millisecond), supporting new applications such as enhanced virtual and augmented reality, cloud gaming, self-driving cars, and smart homes that have virtually all devices connected to the network. And the quality and reliability of 5G networks will depend on fibre optic networks to and from 5G small cells.
Ehab Kanary, VP Sales, Enterprise Infrastructure, EMEA Emerging Markets at CommScop
WHAT WILL BE THE IMPACT OF 5G ON FIBRE?
“ALL TELECOM CARRIERS AND NETWORK OPERATORS KNOW THAT THE PATH TO 5G NETWORKS IS PAVED IN FIBRE, ALLOWING FOR INCREASED CAPACITY AND BANDWIDTH. NATURALLY, THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIBRES AND CHOOSING THE OPTIMAL ONE DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF DEMAND AT HAND.”
on the availability of fibre and copper to cell sites and laying the required groundwork.
According to Kanary from CommScope, many data centres have already started implementing the appropriate changes that allow them to deliver and handle 5G connections effectively. These changes includes using fibre connections instead of copper ones. Moreover, the 5G era considerations are driving the need for multi-tenant data centers – which have better deployment of cabling infrastructure.McKayfrom Panduit sums up: “For data centres to continue to drive down costs and find efficiencies to reduce their CO2 emissions and improve their sustainability, increased data capture is essential and 5G is an important technology in continuous remote data
Stuart McKay, business development manager, Panduit
center to be upgraded, not only in the structured cabling but also for switches and servers or routers. But also, 5G will allow newer technologies to enter the data center faster, for example, Software-defined Networking.
HOW WILL 5G AFFECT DATA CENTRE CABLING?
Moreover, pulse power technology allows for cheaper cabling, such as Panduit’s small diameter 18AWG single pair copper cable to be utilised in the 5G network providing power requirements similar to the less flexible hybrid fibre optic solutions. Fibre optics is a well understood technology platform; therefore, it is expected to be a consideration in increasing numbers of intelligent infrastructure plans.”
5G applications require to be processed faster, makes the combination of the two a great duo. The fact that EDGE computing will require more and smaller data center to be spread geographically, will create an issue for interconnecting them. Structure cabling will have to adapt to this new environment,” he says.
“Now, where I trust the major impact of 5G will have in the data center space, will be around EDGE computing. One of the best parts of EDGE computing is the low latency which, combined with the volume of data that
Yousef from Nexans says the most important effect will be that there will be a densification of the network since the coverage for 5G is reduced compared to 4G. With the introduction of small cells additional sites with associated cabling will be required. These additional cells require at least additional fibre cabling to
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collection. Gartner predicts that by 2028 there will be over four billion connected IoT devices in commercial buildings, including data centres, with 5G at the forefront of data capture.
“Technologies that create efficient platforms for 5G in data centres, and add capabilities to the intelligent infrastructure increase to underlying benefits to the operators and its customers by delivering power and data efficiently, safely, and securely.”
“INNOVATION HAS THE HABIT OF MAKING PREDICTIONS IRRELEVANT. 5G WILL EXPAND THE CONNECTIVITY CAPABILITY OF EVERY APPLICATION THAT USES IT TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE DATA. THEREFORE, 5G WILL EXPAND THE USE OF FIBRE OPTIC CABLING.”
these new radio sites. This will result in a densification of the backhaul. If there is no local power available, the introduction of hybrid cables can be envisioned.
“SO ACROSS THE BOARD, WE SEE THE INTRODUCTION OF FIBRE CABLING ON THE MACRO TOWERS. SOME INSTALLATIONS PREFER THE TRADITIONAL APPROACH WITH INDIVIDUAL CABLING PER RADIO BETWEEN THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TOWER.”
Kanary adds another perspective: “With 5G on the way, service providers need to get the most bandwidth out of their current fibre networks. These networks are only going to have more users, devices, and bandwidthconsuming applications. Therefore, implementing 5G will reach a point where it is necessary to meet these demands. The infrastructure most common at hand needs to go through restructuring so there isn’t a massive network congestion. Operators can upgrade their networks with fiber optic to antenna (FTTA) or highspeed fibre backhaul solutions, which relieve bottlenecks and enable users to experience a more seamless and satisfying wireless experience. So moving forward, operators will have a more practical, flexible, and fast network to offer.”
With the increasing adoption of private 5G networks, enterprises will have to rethink the structure of their data centers in terms of switching, routers, and structured cabling.
Colina from Corning says 5G will push existing infrastructure in the data
Arafat Yousef, MEA managing director of Nexans Data Network Solutions
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he IT network is the nervous system of a building. Traditionally the IT department took care of servers and computers on one side, and the facilities team looked after CCTV, access and environmental control systems on the other side - each operating independently from the other. Today we see both worlds converging into one single IP infrastructure. But this converged network needs to support a growing number of different systems, each with their own.
Additionally Single Pair Power over Ethernet (SPoE) is being defined to run over a single copper pair instead of all 4 pairs with PoE.
the past. What will change is where in the office this bandwidth will be needed. In the past most bandwidth was needed at floor level to service computers and telephones. Going forward we will be putting less points to the desktop but we’ll be needing much more in the ceiling to cover the larger numbers of bandwidth needy Wireless Access Points (WAPs).
Second is the bandwidth requirements that we need to address. Bandwidth demand is still escalating, albeit at a slower rate than in
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Wireless may reduce the number of patch cords but with all these WAPs and antennas needing both power and data connection, things will soon become pretty crowded inside the ceiling.
This power can have a significant heating impact on the cable, so choosing the right copper cable in terms of grade and shielding to counter this heating effect will become more critical.
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Careful planning is essential to address this added complexity that comes with a converged IP network. Generally speaking we can divide the main drivers into four categories:
Last but not least all of the above mentioned devices have to be powered somehow. Several Power over Ethernet (PoE) versions
have been defined by the Standards in the last years, each consecutive one increasing the amount of power that can be delivered to the end device – up to 71W for PoE++ .
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First is the escalation in volume and the type of devices coming from the Operational Technology (OT) side of the business. In addition to the typical Information Technology (IT) applications, OT may add a myriad of sensors, alarms, activators, humidity and temperature controls, and so on. This will add a lot more devices and complexity to the network.
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Copper still has its place and can support sufficient bandwidth for many applications whilst also being able to supply power via PoE to devices where needed.
Solutions like Fibre To The Office (FTTO) remove the need for floor distributors, and use fibre to connect small switches at the outlet whilst allowing PoE to be supplied directly to the connected device using standard copper patchcords. This may be the ‘best of both worlds’ in specific environments like hospitals and education.
Fibre has benefits in terms of higher bandwidth and longer reach.
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And new technologies like Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) are being considered as a means to connect high numbers of IoT devices.Itistherefore important to look at the specific requirements, case by case, and make smart choices to select the ‘right’ solution for each part of the network without over or under specifying.
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In summary, it is clear that when it comes to selecting the ‘right’ network infrastructure no one solution necessarily fits all needs.
5G is similar. We see the data rates from 4G to 5G increase - and with that - the reach, especially inside buildings, decreases. So if we want to rely on 5G in the office, we have no choice but to place more antennas to cover the same area.
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Third is the huge escalation in wireless connected devices and the changes in WiFi technology. Wireless data rates have evolved over the years from less than a few hundred MB/s to tens of GB/s. The downside of this increase in data rate is that the range of each WAPs is reduced. As a result more WAPs need to be installed to cover the same area.
to stay with many businesses continuing to expedite their digital transformation plans.
For example, we are seeing data centres starting to adopt hyper-converged infrastructure technologies. These highly virtualised server environments are ideal for enabling cost-effective expansion and scalability, but they will require high-density and flexible structured cabling solutions that ease expansion while ensuring
• The widespread adoption of work-fromhome strategies, distance learning, online retail, and video streaming are changing work patterns, buyer behaviors, and business processes that demand advanced processing requirements.
At the same time, innovations in switching technology have established an easier migration path to 25, 50, and 100 Gb/s speeds in switch-to-server connections with 100, 200, and 400 Gb/s speeds in backbone links. To support these speeds we are seeing a trend towards the deployment of Direct Attach Cable (DAC) assemblies and Active Optical Cables (AOCs) for direct equipmentto-equipment links and multiple Multimode and Singlemode fiber applications using parallel optics with multi-fiber connectivity (i.e., MPO/MTP) or wave division multiplexing (WDM) technologies.
• Uncompressed high-resolution video, computer animation, and visual effects in professional media and gaming are increasing file sizes exponentially.
Now, post-pandemic, it has become clear this ‘new norm’ of living and working is here
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Global digitisation continues to expand, resulting in the need for greater bandwidth to support the resulting additional data traffic.
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WHAT IS DRIVING THE DEMAND FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY?
There are several key drivers and trends that are fueling the need for advanced network connectivity that is able to support network performance of 200/400 Gigabit Ethernet and beyond:
• Applications in healthcare and finance, including high-definition MRI imaging, virtual telehealth, high-frequency trading, and online banking are demanding higher bandwidths.
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and work. All of a sudden, businesses were forced to shift to remote working and provide tools to support online collaboration, virtual events, enhanced e-commerce, and digital customer services. This dynamic has swiftly increased the need for more bandwidth, VPN usage, and cloud-based platforms. Data centres had to cope with rising pressure on existing infrastructure as they were forced to expand capacity, while still delivering assured availability.
manageability, security, and compliance.
• Large enterprise intelligent building and Industry 4.0 initiatives are generating increasing amounts of IoT/IIoT data, with the number of connected devices projected to exceed 30 billion by 2025
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In terms of structured cabling, this means that data centre cabling infrastructure, in particular, must ensure low-latency performance, and maximise reliability while enabling rapid deployment and scalability. This demands an optimised data centre design with the right architecture, topology, and components to support the business for the long term.
• Applications like virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), Online gaming, Blockchain, machine learning (ML), autonomous cars, and advanced data analytics are expediting the demand for extremely low latency and higher-speed server connections to support them.
WDM technology uses transmitters that introduce multiple wavelengths/signals into one fiber to increase data transmission volumes.
5G technology will offer very high bandwidth (up to 20 Gbps) and low latency (less than one millisecond), supporting new applications such as enhanced virtual and augmented reality, cloud gaming, self-driving cars, and smart homes that have virtually all devices connected to the network.
their network equipment from 10Gb/s to 25 and 100Gb/s. In terms of scalability and further growth of the data center, DACs and AOCs can support 25 and 100 Gig switch connections with backward compatibility. This means that higher-speed switches can support legacy SFP+ and QSFP+ server connections with DACs or AOCs until server speeds need to be upgraded. This is because SFP28 DACs share the same mating interface as SFP and SFP+ solutions used in 1 and 10 Gig server connections, while QSFP28 DACs share the same interface as QSFP+ solutions used in 40 Gig server connections.
To handle the high-bandwidth, real-time application delivery that e.g. self-driving cars or online gaming will require, network infrastructure will have to provide extended data and network capacity, reduced latency, and faster processing of data and applications. Fiber optic cabling is ideally suited to serve these demands and we will see increased deployment of fiber infrastructure in 5G environments.
back to cloud colo facilities, hyperscale data centres, and central offices to achieve speeds of 400 Gbps and beyond.
Siemon are the trendsetters when it comes to Cat 7a/8.2 copper cabling systems. In terms of fiber cabling and connectivity, Siemon also provides a large array of innovative products such as LightVerse highdensity connectivity, Base 8 plug & play, LC Bladepatch push/pull fiber optic jumpers, the LightWays fiber routing system, the Lightbow fiber termination solution, a wide range of OM4 multimode and OS1/OS2 indoor, indoor/outdoor and OSP cables, including tight buffer, loose tube, and armored cable constructions, High-Speed Cable Assemblies, cabinets, racks & cable management, and data center design services among others. The trends in digital transformation, bandwidth-intensive applications, and the need to reduce costs are paving the road for 400G and beyond and Siemon’s product and service portfolio is well placed to support client requirements for today and tomorrow.
• Rollout of 5G mobile technology and edge computing, along with increasing virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN) is placing new demands on data center environments to deliver high-performance connectivity in challenging environments.
MPO parallel fiber optic technology utilizes 8 fibers in connection with multifiber push-on connectivity (MPO/MTP fiber connectors). To provide an easy migration path and take advantage of 100Gb/s and 400Gb/s technologies, enterprise data centers should consider a Base-8 MPO OM4 cabling solution whilst cloud data centers should consider a Base-8 MPO Singlemode cabling solution to enable easy migration to 400Gb/s and 800Gb/s.
Also, 5G networks will need edge data centers at the base of 5G towers. These edge facilities require ultra-high-density cabling and connectivity solutions to support high-density equipment and high-speed, low latency transmissions. Deploying high-performance, high-density fiber optic cabling solutions will be key in achieving these density requirements. High-capacity fiber designs can support up to 144 LC fibers or 864 MTP fibers in a 1U enclosure and up to 576 LC fibers or 3456 MTP fibers in a 4U enclosure. If Base 8 fiber optic solutions are deployed, current and future 8-fiber applications up to 400/800 Gig can be easily supported. High-capacity fiber optic infrastructure will serve as the backbone for such future technologies.
For switch-to-switch connections in the data centre backbone, both Base-8 MPO fiber or WDM technology is a valuable consideration as they enable links to ‘grow’ as data centers migrate to higher speeds, whilst ensuring different options for fiber media selection.Base-8
When migrating server connections to next-generation speeds, data center professionals should consider deploying high-performance Direct Attach Copper Cables (DACs) or Active Optical Cables (AOCs). Different cord options support transmission speeds from 10Gb/s to 100Gb/s and will ensure that data centre facilities are sufficiently supported when upgrading
WHAT SHOULD ENTERPRISES CONSIDER WHEN THEY MIGRATE TO HIGHER SPEEDS IN DATA CENTERS?
WHAT IS 5G’S IMPACT ON FIBER OPTIC CABLING?
Fiber optic cabling also provides the best option for connecting edge data centers
Whether to deploy Multimode or Singlemode fiber will be determined by the distance that needs to be covered. Enterprise data centers require approximately 100-150m and large cloud facilities require up to 500m.
WHAT ARE THE NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR SIEMON?
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Siemon is taking the lead in the 400/800G journey. While enterprise data centers are just starting to adopt 100G speeds for switch uplinks, industry standards and active equipment for 400G applications are now available. Post-COVID the need for highspeed and secure data has only increased. In the hybrid work environment, online education, remote healthcare support, 5G technology, etc. is only growing in the near future providing new opportunities for its stakeholders. This need for higher speeds is rapidly gaining ground across large hyperscale cloud providers who define the market and propel technology advancements. In years to come, enterprise-level data centers will also need to catch up and adopt such highspeed infrastructure. All market data points toward the increased need for infrastructure spending and this phenomenon will directly benefit IT infrastructure manufacturers like Siemon. Siemon has a very strong portfolio of copper and fiber cabling solutions. Particularly looking at the increased demand for fiber infrastructure, Siemon has developed innovative and path-breaking products and solutions.
Enterprises looking to migrate to higher speeds in their data center should ensure that they select network cabling that is flexible enough to support both, their current speed requirements and that also facilitate the migration to future speeds.
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WHAT WILL BE THE IMPACT OF 5G ON FIBRE OPTIC CABLING?
• 5G will be a boon to healthcare: There are numerous scenarios in which speedier diagnosis could save lives. For example, when one requires the services of a specialised surgeon but is unable to be present physically, 5G will have the ability to bridge the gap.
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WHAT ARE THE KEY 5G TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR?
• On the backbone of 5G, future smart cities will be built: The development of new smart transportation methods could be accelerated, the use of 5G might reduce commute times drastically, and smart buildings can offer a more comfortable working environment, boosting productivity and cutting costs for companies.
WILL 5G AFFECT STRUCTURED CABLING IN THE DATA CENTRE?
of cables needed to cover 5G areas will also increase dramatically as a result of the enormous growth in endpoints. For these access points, there will also be a push to combine electrical and fibre optic cabling.
• 5G will drive the future of industry 4.0: Businesses will be able to employ developing technologies like AI to increase productivity and acquire additional insights from the data they generate.
In order to support this next generation network, there must be a lot of fibreconnected access points. The resilience of fibre to the deployment conditions becomes crucial as fibre will spread everywhere. To ensure smooth cable deployments to these many access endpoints, bend insensitive fibres and fibres that maintain light in the core of the fibre, even under tight bends will be required. The number of fibre counts
• The distribution of video content will differ significantly: When 5G is mainstream, new video applications will be adopted, including 4K/8K videos, VR immersive experiences, AR, ultra-low latency live broadcast, high-speed mobile video communication, mobile communication in congested areas, multimedia, and IoV.
permanently change the way customers interact with brands.
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• A completely different shopping experience: The separate worlds of physical and online shopping will come together to create an experience that will
Although 5G will undoubtedly represent a significant advancement in the current network, it also has the potential to be both revolutionary and evolutionary. The possibilities are practically limitless, but achieving the goal will require a more intelligent and dense infrastructure.
For these high density networks, bend insensitive fibres such as G.651.A1 fibres, that can bend to a radius of roughly 10 to 15 mm, and G.657.A2 fibres, which can bend to a radius of 7.5 mm, are advised. In the past, there have been some compatibility concerns when connecting older G.652.D fibres to newer G.657.A2 fibres, but new fibre options, like STL’s Stellar fibre, address those issues when linked to older fibres while still giving that enhanced G.657.A2 performance.
It is safe to state that the data centre will need significant changes in order to support and enable 5G and the use of AI and machine learning will be essential. The massive volume of data handled will be on edge. In order to reduce latency and service population centres, more edge computing or micro data centres will go online. In the world and especially in the Middle East, fibre optic cables will supersede copper connections, and singlemode fibre will displace multimode fibre as more capacity is required. Additionally, it will be necessary for data centres to accommodate a variety of optics.
GAVIN FAULDS, MEA REGIONAL BUSINESS HEAD OF STERLITE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF 5G ON STRUCTURE CABLING
In this era of digitsation, data has the power to change the world. 5G is expected to bring about a technological utopia and unlock new opportunities for telcos and consumers alike. A few key trends that 5G will bring about are:
Cables become too huge for current infrastructure, such as subterranean ducting, as fibre counts rise to handle the explosion in the number of endpoints, and joining of these cables becomes very labor-intensive if a lot of fibres need to be linked one by one. Ribbon cables can join 12 fibres together at once, which helps with this problem. A new type of ribbon cable, Intermittently Bonded Ribbon cables such as the STL Celesta cables, are also of a very compact design allowing for higher fibre counts in existing infrastructure. Additionally, providing power to a large number of access endpoints can be difficult. For this reason, hybrid cables, which combine electrical power with optical fibres to deliver high-speed connections, are a preferred cabling choice for access points.
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