Internet Infrastructure Map (2026)
Explore the physical backbone of the internet with our interactive map of undersea fiber optic cables, peering exchange points, and more. Visualize the growth of global connectivity.
European Union submarine internet cables
Submarine internet cables, also referred to as submarine communications cables or submarine fiber optic cables, are essential infrastructure that connect different locations and data centers to reliably
New EU obligations to equip buildings with fiber-optic cables
To facilitate the gigabit rollout to end users, buildings will have to be built “fiber ready”. This upcoming EU Regulation may have implications for real estate projects. As the draft is a...
The state of the fibre network in Europe from 2023-2029
The European fibre optic landscape is poised for significant growth in the coming years. Driven by surging bandwidth demands and ambitious national targets, the expansion of FTTH/B
Policy & Regulation | FTTH Council Europe
Transitioning to fibre networks offers significant energy savings and environmental benefits. We advocate for integratingfibre networks into the EU taxonomy to unlock green financing
A future-proof network for the EU: Full fibre and 5G
With 7 years left to reach the 2030 connectivity targets, it is paramount to understand where the EU stands in terms of future-proof network deployment, address the challenges and identify the
New EU obligations to equip buildings with fiber-optic cables
However, the proposed new EU Regulation goes beyond this, because it also requires the building to be equipped with fiber wiring. Under certain circumstances, access to this infrastructure
Full-fibre networks in Europe: state of play and future evolution
Europe is no exception: fibre networks have been expanding, driven by a combination of private investment and competition, and by ambitious policy targets to connect every European to a
Europacable calls for the inclusion of optical fiber cables in the EU
Including optical fibre cables in the EU Taxonomy is essential for fostering energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and ensuring the development of resilient, future-proof telecommunications infrastructure.
The Diverse Situation of FTTH in Europe
The European Union has set a target to bring 1 Gbps connectivity to every single EU citizen by 2030, with fiber being the only media capable of providing such speeds at scale and
Optical Power Meters & Sources
High-precision power meters (Ge/InGaAs) and stabilized light sources for insertion loss and return loss testing.
OTDR & Fiber Characterization
Full-featured OTDR, fiber OTDR testers, and modular OTDR test modules for network deployment and troubleshooting.
OSA & Eye Diagram Analyzer
High-resolution OSA for DWDM and eye diagram testers for signal integrity validation.
BERT & Endface Inspection
BERT up to 800G, fiber endface inspection probes, and extinction ratio meters for comprehensive testing.