AI, quantum, and sensing are the next three applications for fiber usage growth

Fiber operators face three major growth vectors: AI's insatiable bandwidth demand within and between data centers, quantum computing's requirement for quantum key distribution and quantum networking via fiber, and distributed sensing applications. Post-quantum cryptography mandates (White House EO 14412) are accelerating fibre adoption as critical infrastructure must migrate security systems within five years.

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