Trans-Caspian cable: the terrestrial test starts now
The first fiber across the Caspian is now on the seabed. Its value for Europe and the Balkans will depend on terrestrial diversity, capacity disclosure, and a credible RFS.
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800G coherent ships, 1.6T enters the deployment window
LightCounting now expects 800G optical transceiver shipments to more than double in 2026, with 1.6T sales surpassing $2 billion for the first time. For regional carriers, this is the year when the cost-per-bit math for second-generation coherent flips.
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