China Mobile, the world's largest purchaser of optical fiber, is preparing for a major centralized procurement of ordinary optical cables, with an estimated purchase scale of 140 million core kilometers and a maximum bid limit of 9.86 billion yuan, marking a 19.3% year-on-year increase and a five-year record high in procurement volume. Prices are expected to stabilize and slightly rise due to upstream raw material costs and strong domestic and international demand . For outdoor optical cables in 2025–2026, ZTT secured the top position, winning a 19.56% share of the procurement, reflecting recognition for product quality, delivery reliability, and ESG performance . Additionally, China Mobile completed its 2026–2027 special fiber optic cable procurement, covering 79,400 sheath kilometers (3.131 million core kilometers), with eight manufacturers selected and most suppliers bidding at the full price ceiling, signaling a reversal in the supply-demand pattern and consolidating rising volume and price trends .
NTT Corporation has developed a lineup of on-site construction, maintenance, and operation technologies for four-core multi-core optical fiber (MCF) transmission lines, which quadruple the capacity of conventional fibers. These innovations are critical for inter-data center communications and submarine optical transmission, where space is limited. Technologies include precise core alignment, interconnection with single-core fibers, and rapid on-site response for maintenance and breakdowns . At the Mobile World Congress, Chinese companies like YOFC showcased next-generation hollowed-out fiber optic cables capable of ultra-fast data transmission, including submarine deployment up to 8,000 meters, supporting AI-driven applications and global connectivity .
The optical cable industry is experiencing strong demand growth driven by 5G network expansion, FTTH/FTTX broadband projects, and AI infrastructure investments. Global initiatives, such as the EU's Digital Decade Plan and the US Infrastructure Investment Act, are expected to further boost optical fiber demand. AI data centers, including Meta's $10 billion investment in new facilities, are also driving the need for high-speed fiber networks, MPO/MTP connectivity, and professional fiber optic installation services .
Mobile optical cable construction is currently characterized by record procurement volumes, rising prices, and rapid technological innovation. Key players like ZTT and YOFC are leading in both quality and capacity, while multi-core fiber technologies and AI-driven network expansion are shaping the future of high-speed, high-capacity optical networks.
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