In recent years, with the rapid development of information technology, optical fiber communication has become a core technology driving global digital progress. Traditional solid-core fiber has reached its performance limits in high-speed transmission, while next-generation hollow-core fiber (HCF) has emerged as a focal point due to its low latency, nonlinear resistance, and high bandwidth. In the domestic market, significant progress has been made in the application of HCF, as demonstrated by major initiatives from China Telecom and China Mobile to commercialize this cutting-edge technology.
China Telecom’s First HCF Procurement
As a key driver in the optical communication sector, China Telecom recently launched its first large-scale HCF procurement, amounting to 95 fiber kilometers. This procurement marks a critical step in transitioning HCF from the lab to practical applications, injecting new momentum into the entire optical communication industry. The low loss and wide bandwidth of HCF will significantly enhance the transmission efficiency and stability of communication networks, laying a solid foundation for 5G, cloud computing, and future data centers.
China Mobile’s Release of Leading Technological Achievements
At the same time, China Mobile has actively pursued advancements in HCF technology, hosting a release event showcasing multiple internationally leading achievements in HCF systems and technologies. These breakthroughs demonstrate the innovative strength of domestic enterprises in the field of next-generation optical fiber, further contributing to the development of the global optical communication industry. During the event, China Mobile called for accelerated development of the new optical fiber industry, advocating for the establishment of a complete industrial ecosystem to achieve both technological and application breakthroughs.
Advantages and Market Potential of HCF
The core advantage of HCF lies in its near-vacuum light transmission, which drastically reduces signal latency. It also excels in nonlinear effect resistance and high-power loss tolerance, providing robust support for constructing high-performance communication networks of the future. With the proliferation of 5G, IoT, and cloud computing, surging network traffic demands higher performance from optical fibers. The commercialization of HCF can significantly improve data transmission efficiency and accelerate the deployment of intelligent networks.
Moreover, HCF holds great potential in specialized fields such as ultra-fast financial transactions, high-precision industrial control, medical imaging, and defense communications. These areas require communication technologies with extremely low latency and high reliability. The successful commercialization of HCF will undoubtedly make it a key player in these high-tech fields.
HTF: A Technology Leader in Optical Communication
In driving the technological and industrial advancement of HCF, HTF has played an indispensable role as a global leader in optical fiber products and WDM system solutions. With over 20 years of experience in optical communication R&D, HTF offers solutions covering various application scenarios, from data centers to metropolitan area networks.
HTF’s technological strength is evident in its portfolio of more than 120 proprietary intellectual property rights and 160 invention patents. These technological achievements not only establish HTF’s leadership in the optical communication field but also provide robust support for the innovation and deployment of next-generation technologies like HCF. As an industry benchmark, HTF has gained worldwide recognition and trust by continuously breaking through core technologies.
Choosing HTF means choosing a globally leading optical communication solution and walking alongside the future of the industry. Under the new wave led by HCF, HTF will continue to inject lasting momentum into the development of the optical communication industry with its superior innovation and product quality.
HTF: Empowering China’s technological rise and leading a new era of optical communication.
