How did the construction damage the fiber optic cable

How did the construction damage the fiber optic cable

Physical damage to fiber optic cables significantly impairs their performance. Often, this damage results from construction activities where digging and drilling inadvertently cut through cables. This guide explores the most common causes of fiber-optic cable damage, explains the technical impact of each risk, and provides actionable strategies to protect. The majority of fiber optic cable failures result from accidental physical damage caused by human activity. Fiber optic cables are used to transmit data over long distances with minimal loss, and cutting the line disrupts this transmission. However, that doesn't mean that they are indestructible. [pdf]

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