FTTH & Outdoor Fiber
Fiber-to-the-home and outdoor fiber drop cables that install in minutes and last for decades. Built for tier-1 telco deployments at pricing well below national OEM channels.
// drop_vs_direct_bury
Drop cable vs direct-bury cable: pick the right build
Drop cable serves FTTH and SFU/MDU installs. Direct-bury cable runs in the ground or in conduit, with steel-tape, corrugated, interlocking or dielectric armor. Options below are those offered in the configurator.
| Spec | Drop cable FTTH and SFU/MDU drops | Direct-bury / armored cable Direct-bury and conduit runs |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber counts | 1, 2, 4, 6 or 12 | 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 144, 192, 216 or 288 |
| Construction | Flat, round, figure-8 or armored | Loose tube, stranded loose tube, central tube or ribbon (microduct cable by quote) |
| Armor | None or dielectric, steel-tape, or aramid yarn | Steel-tape, corrugated steel, interlocking, dielectric, rodent-resistant dielectric or none |
| Fiber standard | ITU G.657.A1 (default), G.657.A2, G.657.B3 (specialty) or G.652.D | ITU G.652.D (default), G.657.A1, G.657.A2 or G.657.B3 (specialty, by quote) |
| Connectors | SC/APC, SC/UPC, LC/APC, LC/UPC, hardened SC, OptiTap-compatible or Mini-SC/APC hardened, on one end, both ends or unterminated | Supplied as cable, with no connector option |
| Jacket | LSZH (indoor only), PE outdoor, PE UV-stabilized, indoor/outdoor, burial-rated or rodent-resistant | Burial-rated PE (default), PE outdoor, UV-stabilized PE, indoor/outdoor, LSZH (indoor only) or rodent-resistant |
| Water-blocking | None (indoor only), dry, swellable yarn, gel-filled or flooded core | Dry (default), gel-filled, swellable yarn, flooded core or none (indoor only) |
| Tracer wire | Optional tone / tracer wire, availability confirmed at quote | Optional tracer / locate wire |
| Standard lengths | 50 ft, then 100 to 1,200 ft in 100 ft steps, or a custom length | 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 500, 750, 1,000 or 1,200 ft, or a custom length |
| Packaging | Coil, spool, reel, bagged drop or boxed drop | Coil, spool, wooden reel, steel reel or export reel / crate |
| Test documents | Continuity test, IL/RL test report, endface inspection, factory cleaning report or certificate of conformance; OTDR trace by quote | Continuity test, reel test report, factory inspection report, fiber attenuation report or certificate of conformance; OTDR trace by quote |
| Labels and kitting | Custom labels and factory kitting available | Custom labels and factory kitting available |
Options are those offered in the Wave2Wave configurator. Some combinations are quoted individually. Request a quote and we will confirm what fits your build.
// frequently_asked
Frequently asked questions.
- What fiber counts do FTTH drop cables come in?
- Drop cable is offered in 1, 2, 4, 6 and 12 fibers. Direct-bury and armored cable covers 12 to 288 fibers, in nine standard counts.
- Which drop cable constructions are available?
- Flat, round, figure-8 and armored. Choose a use case in the configurator and it pre-selects a matching construction and jacket.
- Can drop cable arrive with connectors already fitted?
- Yes. Order it unterminated, or pre-terminated on one or both ends, with SC, LC, hardened SC or OptiTap-compatible connectors. Some options are quoted individually.
- What armor can direct-bury cable have?
- Steel-tape, corrugated steel, interlocking, dielectric (non-metallic) or rodent-resistant dielectric armor, or no armor. Tracer wire is optional.
- Can I order custom lengths?
- Yes. Standard lengths run from 50 to 1,200 ft, and you can specify a custom length in feet. Some combinations are quoted individually.
// ready_to_quote
Ready to spec your ftth & outdoor fiber?
Tell us your application and constraints. Our engineering team will configure the right build for your deployment.