optical fibre

British  

noun

1. a communications cable consisting of a thin glass fibre in a protective sheath. Light transmitted along the fibre may be modulated with vision, sound, or data signals See also fibre optics

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Example Sentences

The cable is manufactured in the Arctic city of Murmansk using Chinese optical fibre and Russian components, Strelchenko said.

From Reuters

But the company has a long history and, among other things, also invented early versions of the optical fibre cable used for internet communications.

From BBC

The second new EU investigation will look into whether Chinese producers of optical fibre cables benefited from unfair subsidies following a complaint by EU industry group Europacable.

From Reuters

“If you speak on radio, it can get caught. Communications on optical fibre cables is secure,” he said.

From Reuters

Its goal is to offer high-speed internet connectivity to land and water-based structures and vehicles where laying optical fibre would be too costly.

From BBC