In a stunning development with massive implications for the U.S. market, Telecompetitor has learned that most fiber optics used in FTTH deployments since 2001 is flawed, with replacement probably required. Due to the impact to the nation’s communications network, the highest levels in government are now involved.
An insider tells us the majority of the glass used in the fiber optics in question, which was made in China, is ‘warped.’ “Operators will have to dig up and replace that glass,” says this insider with knowledge of the issue, but not authorized to speak publicly. The cost implications are in the tens of billions. “It’s dangerous. Light travelling on this warped glass could escape an ONT or a modem and burn or blind someone,” says the insider. Absolutely stunning news. You think Wall Street’s scrutiny of Verizon’s FiOS investment was tough before – just wait.
Makes you hope the FTTH providers in question didn’t cut the copper drop to the home. They’ll need to transition those customers back to copper while the fiber is replaced. The FCC has setup a hotline for companies to determine if their fiber is of the flawed persuasion: 1-888-2WARPED (1-888-292-7733). Good luck!
Update: Glad to see so many people having fun with this April Fools Day joke. I think our industry could use a laugh every once in a while. Hopefully this story brought you one.
Are you serious ???????
Paint, sheetrock and now fiber….sounds like the Chineese are worth darn for anything. We in the US shoudl relook at our purchasing practices.
Had me there for a second…then I read the OPASTCO – NTCA merger note. April Fools!
April Fools …. right?
Wow! Who'dda thunk it!
This type of hyperbole is extremely irresponsible. Given proper connectorization no signal is escaping at the ONT or modem. Whoever is behind this campaign must be working for Corning!
This is what is wrong with the media, over dramatizing everything. If this is true how does it "escape" the ONT? Its all connectorized and sealed someone needs to do some investigation before you send this crap out.
If this is an April fools joke, no one is amused and i am going to remove myself from your distribution list because you are no longer credible.
Please don't waste my time with this April Fools nonsense… it is not cute
Lighten up! When's the last time you laughed – never?
Beautiful Bernie. Great April Fool's joke. This is the kind of reporting to lighten an already dark day.
"no one is amused"
You're wrong!! I'm amused, and I'll prove it ….
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
"you are no longer credible"
You guys are awesome! We need some levity is this Industry!!!!!!!
Well, I have to admit it sure had this office in an uproar!!…
Absolutely hilarious. Made my day! THANK YOU for the smile you brought to my face!
Anyone know who the glass manufactory is?
Nice April Fools Joke
awsome! thanks for the laugh.