Optical Fiber Cable for Rural Networks | Best FTTH Solutions for Vast Countryside

■ Introduction of Optical Fiber Cable for Networks in Rural Areas (Vast Countryside)

Generally, rural FTTH involves two categories of networks: urban FTTH and non-urban FTTH. The optical network in rural areas is a non-urban network that includes three segments: the feeder segment, the distribution segment, and the drop segment. 

The planning of the network structure adopts the sequential level construction, which is:

lFeeder cables connect the central office to the optical distribution point.

lDistribution cables extend from the distribution point to the access point.

lDrop cables run from the access point to individual homes.

■ Difficulties with the Deployment of Rural FTTH Network

Rural FTTH network construction is not compared to urban FTTH networks, as environmental and geographical issues are a concern.

lScattered Settlements & Low User Density: Subscribers are few and scattered over vast areas.

lComplex Terrain: Hilly and mountainous regions necessitate indirect cabling along slopes, which may hinder the process.

lHarsh Environmental Conditions: Lightning prone days and high rainfall areas demand fiber optic cables suitable for electromagnetic interference.

lCost Sensitivity: Since ROI is lower in the rural areas, the cost of initiating, maintaining, and upgrading the network should be kept minimum. 

lInterregional Differences: Averages in temperature, rodent occurrences, and humidity levels influence product selection and procedures.

lUtilization of Existing Infrastructure: We will try to integrate existing poles and lines into our budget for the project to reduce costs.

lSimplified Installation: Network deployment should be suitable with minimum requirements of skilled workforce.

■ Product Series for Rural FTTH Networks

Feeder Segment

lGYTA/GYTS – Stranded Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable 

Distribution Segment

lGYAXZY – Uni-tube Aramid LSZH Sheath

lGYGXZY – Uni-tube Glass Yarn PE Sheath

lGTJGA – Slotted TBF APL CSM

lGYFXBY – Flat-shape & Self-supporting Uni-tube

lGYAXTC8Y – Figure-8 Self-supporting Uni-tube Aramid

lGYFC8A-3U – 3-Unit FRP APL Figure-8 Self-supporting 

Drop Segment

lGJXH – Bow-type Drop Cable

■ Product Descriptions

GYAXZY – Uni-tube Non-metallic Aramid Armored LSZH Fiber Optic Cable

lFeatures a uni-tube design for single-mode/multi-mode fibers.

lCovered with low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) fire-resistant sheath.

lAppropriate for the areas where fire safety is a concern and both indoor and outdoor installation.

GYGXY – Uni-tube Non-metallic Glass Yarn Armored HDPE Sheath Drop Cable

lHas a unique tube shape reinforced with glass yarn.

lTelescoped with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) sheath.

lBest for duct mode and aerial mode installation, mainly for the end-to-end FTTH.

GTJGA – Slotted-core Tight-Buffered Fibers APL Armored with CSM

lIncorporates a design with a slotted core and tight buffer.

lStrengthened with a central strength member (CSM) and aluminum tape (APL) armor.

lApplicable for outdoor ducted and direct burial projects.

GYFXBY – Flat-shape Self-supporting Uni-tube Fiber Optic Cable 

lFlat-shape uni-tube design for wind-resistant aerial installation.

lIntegrated with fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) strength members.

lThis mesh works good for overhead mobile and transportable roots.

GYAXTC8Y – Figure-8 Steel-wire Self-supporting Uni-tube with Aramid Yarns

lFigure-8 shaped uni-tube structure to gain high durability in aerial installation.

lMessenger and Aramid Yarns.

lDesigned for long-span aerial fiber deployments.

GYFC8A-3U – 3-Unit Tube with Fibers FRP Strength APL Tapes Figure-8 Self-supporting Micro-Optical Cable

lMulti-unit tube structure with FRP strength members.

lArmored with APL tapes and steel wire messenger for high-strength support.

lBrightness is ideal for high-density aerial FTTH deployments.

■ Key Takeaways

lGYAXZY: The LSZH sheath guarantees superior fire safety features that are suitable for both indoor and outdoor constructions where the cables are required to be non-metallic and flame-retardant. 

lGYGXY: A flexible, budget-minded drop cable for FTTH designs reinforced with glass yarn for additional strength. 

lGTJGA: Hot or humid conditions are no match with its slotted-core design and APL armor, ensuring that burial and demanding deployments go on securely.

Self-Supporting Aerial Cables

lGYFXBY: Utilizes flat shape so as to increase the level of stability in aerial installation areas.

lGYAXTC8Y: The figure-8 configuration supports longer range extensions.

lGYFC8A-3U: The multi-unit structure is used for large data centers in densely populated networks.

ZION provides premium networking services for rural FTTH network implementation with optical fiber cable solutions that are tailored to the unique countryside demands, delivering permanent and high-speed connectivity.

James is a technical manager and associate at Zion Communication. 

Specializes in Optical Fiber communications,  FTTH Solutions, 

Fiber optic cables,  ADSS cable, and ODN networks.

james@zion-communication.com

+86 13777460328