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Network growth under pressure

From FBC News · () English

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  • Rising costs of fibre-optic cables are hindering network expansion and connectivity growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Increased demand from artificial intelligence and large data centers is contributing to a global shortage of these cables.
  • Geopolitical issues and heightened demand have driven up fibre prices, impacting regional network development.

Network expansion and connectivity growth across the Asia-Pacific region face significant pressure due to escalating fibre-optic cable costs. The increasing demand for these essential components is directly impacting the pace of development in the telecommunications sector.

Andrew Bond-Webster, a Director on the Fibre Network Council APAC Board, highlighted that the growing needs of artificial intelligence and large-scale data centers are key drivers behind a global shortage of fibre-optic cables. This surge in demand is creating a bottleneck for infrastructure projects.

Compounding the shortage, geopolitical tensions and the overall rise in demand have pushed fibre prices upward. This price increase further strains the budgets of companies aiming to expand their networks and improve connectivity throughout the Asia-Pacific region, potentially slowing down digital transformation efforts.

growing demand from artificial intelligence and large-scale data centres is contributing to a global cable shortage.

— Andrew Bond-WebsterFibre Network Council APAC Board Director, explaining the reasons for the global cable shortage.
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