https://gridtochip.site/parts/networking-and-interconnect/fiber-connectors-structured-cabling News and posts about Fiber, connectors, structured cabling on GridToChip https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/googles-fiber-unit-to-snap-up-dark-fiber-leasing-contract-from-ting-fiber-in-colorado-springs Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:20:35 GMT Google's fiber unit is set to acquire a dark fiber leasing contract from Ting Fiber in Colorado Springs. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/uk-proposes-14-year-prison-sentences-for-undersea-cable-saboteurs-amid-russian-trawler-threats-government-responds-to-growing-threats-with-new-criminal-offences-and-emergency-powers-to-shut-down-services Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT The UK government plans new legal powers to protect undersea cables in response to perceived threats from Russian vessels. (Tom's Hardware) https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/iran-threatens-to-attack-undersea-cables-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-calls-them-legitimate-new-targets-in-future-conflict-irgc-spokesman-warns-that-a-future-third-phase-in-war-with-us-could-lead-them-to-sever-global-data-links Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:52:08 GMT Iran has threatened to target seven undersea cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, designating them as potential military targets in a future conflict. (Tom's Hardware) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/authorities-in-lithuania-foil-arson-plot-against-starlink-satellite-gateway-station Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:32:32 GMT Authorities in Lithuania foiled an arson attempt against a Starlink satellite gateway station. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/norwegian-undersea-cable-builder-pitches-2-800-mile-transatlantic-data-link-between-canada-and-europe-to-bypass-the-us-canadian-majority-partner-sought-to-help-fund-and-build-new-usd620-million-fiber-connection-to-reduce-reliance-on-american-routes Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:26:15 GMT Norway's Bulk Infrastructure Group AS aims to develop a 2,800-mile transatlantic undersea cable connecting Canada and Europe to bypass infrastructure in the United States. (Tom's Hardware) https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/thai-cops-bust-audacious-cross-border-fiberoptic-cable-running-to-myanmar-scam-compound-350-meter-48-core-cable-was-supplying-illegal-border-casino-and-a-scam-center-with-6tb-of-data-per-day Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:24:24 GMT Thai police dismantled a cross-border fiber-optic cable allegedly used for data theft directed toward Myanmar. (Tom's Hardware) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/australias-subco-to-deploy-new-fiber-route-linking-sydney-and-melbourne Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:34:57 GMT Australian company SubCo is planning to deploy a new fiber optic route connecting Sydney and Melbourne. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/marketwatch/what-really-breaks-at-128k-approaching-fiber-architectures-at-scale Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT The article discusses the engineering challenges and systemic requirements of building high-density fiber architectures for large-scale AI infrastructure. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/microscan-plans-rs-35bn-subsea-cable-landing-station-in-alibaug-india Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:01:06 GMT Fiber networking service provider Microscan is planning a Rs 3.5bn subsea cable landing station in Alibaug, India, to accommodate upcoming cable landings. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261012PD207/supply-chain-data-manufacturing-capacity-component.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:16:08 GMT The article discusses how a potential 65% US-content requirement could significantly impact the global optical supply chain, particularly regarding China's dominance in components like transceivers and lasers. (DigiTimes) https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/cscale-exits-stealth-with-145-million-to-build-the-interconnect-for-gigawatt-scale-ai Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:17:04 GMT CScale has raised $145 million in funding to develop high-density interconnect infrastructure specifically designed for gigawatt-scale AI data centers. (HPCwire) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/vocus-to-build-4000km-fiber-link-between-brisbane-and-darwin Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:03:55 GMT Vocus plans to construct a 4,000km fiber link to meet increasing demand from hyperscale, neocloud, and enterprise customers. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/metas-new-transoceanic-undersea-cable-boasts-a-whopping-petabit-of-bandwidth-petal-link-between-us-and-france-will-be-twice-as-fast-as-the-last Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT Meta announced Petal, a new subsea cable providing a petabit of raw bandwidth between the USA and France. (Tom's Hardware) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/meta-plans-petal-the-first-transoceanic-subsea-cable-at-petabit-capacity Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:35:12 GMT Meta plans to deploy Petal, which will be the first transoceanic subsea cable with petabit capacity to connect the US and France. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260921PD221/ezconn-2027-demand-2026-data-center.html Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:12:40 GMT EZconn stated that ongoing AI demand is causing shortages in global fiber and optical cable supplies, which are expected to ease in 2027 as upstream suppliers increase capacity. (DigiTimes) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/exa-to-deploy-subsea-cable-linking-uk-and-us Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:34:00 GMT Meridian is deploying a subsea cable to link the UK and US, connecting New Jersey and Somerset. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/us-trade-agency-to-fund-study-for-thailand-us-subsea-cable Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:56:59 GMT A US trade agency is set to fund a study concerning a subsea cable linking Thailand and the US. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/marketwatch/when-ai-grows-new-limbs-the-fiber-scale-out Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT Corning is positioning itself as a key provider for the necessary fiber and connectivity components required for scaling AI infrastructure. (Data Center Dynamics) https://gridtochip.site/blog/potd-2026-09-14-fiber-connectors-structured-cabling Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part of the day: Fiber, connectors, structured cabling — what it does, why AI changes demand for it, and who makes it. https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260910PD202/exports-taiwan-electronics-2025-ai-server.html Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:23:08 GMT Taiwan reported that electronic parts exports reached a record high of $32.22 billion in August 2026, with integrated circuits and printed circuit boards seeing significant growth. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260911PD228/luxshare-ar-glasses-lens-module-2026-display.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:48:00 GMT Luxshare showcased various optical and sensing technologies, including modules for AR/VR/XR and automotive use, highlighting its push for vertical integration in the optics supply chain. (DigiTimes) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/verizon-powers-american-ai-with-billions-strong-corning-fiber-deal Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:14:46 GMT Verizon entered into a multi-billion dollar agreement with Corning to supply over 80 million miles of high-density optical fiber. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260909PR206/corning-broadband-infrastructure-expansion-telecom.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:45:00 GMT Verizon and Corning have entered a multi-billion-dollar supply agreement regarding fiber optics, impacting both broadband access and AI infrastructure development. (DigiTimes) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/whitepapers/what-does-sustained-ai-growth-mean-for-data-center-fiber-infrastructure Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:43:45 GMT The increasing demands of AI computing are driving changes and advancements in data center fiber infrastructure. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/asc-cable-break-causes-connectivity-disruption-between-perth-and-singapore Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:40:21 GMT A break in an ASC cable is disrupting connectivity between Perth and Singapore. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/exa-eunetworks-file-to-lay-new-subsea-cables-linking-dublin-to-the-uk Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT Exa and euNetworks are filing to install new subsea cables connecting Dublin to the UK. (Data Center Dynamics) https://gridtochip.site/blog/suppliers-that-cross-layers Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 984 of the 1,163 companies on a part here sit in exactly one of the eleven layers. Eighteen reach four or more, and two pairs occupy identical parts.