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As of early March 2026, the G657A2 optical fiber market is experiencing a historic period of tight supply-demand balance and a price surge cycle: Global demand is exploding, driven by the triple engines of AI computing power, FTTH deepening, and military drones, while the supply side is constrained
The final drop in an FTTH network rarely follows a perfect straight line. It may cross an aerial span, run along a wall, pass through conduit, enter a building, and bend near the subscriber terminal. Each section creates different pressure on the cable.
The difference between indoor and outdoor FTTH drop cable usually becomes clear during installation, not in a product list. A cable that fits neatly inside an apartment corridor may fail on a short aerial span, while a stronger outdoor cable can be too stiff or bulky for indoor terminal boxes.
