In today’s world of global telecommunications, optical fiber is the core of connectivity, providing the medium through which networks instantaneously transmit voice, data, and video along a strand of glass that is stronger than steel yet thinner than a human hair.
Fiber Matters
Fiber Matters
Corning® SMF-28® Contour Fibers – The Shape of Things to Come
Corning's SMF-28 Contour fiber portfolio is a platform for density combining greater bend resilience, better compatibility, and low outer diameter to originate, accelerate, and innovate the connections that make us who we are.
Corning Celebrates 50 Years of Optical Fiber Innovation
Fifty years ago, a single strand of glass and a bright spot of light set the world on an epic path of continuous innovation. The invention of low-loss optical fiber has allowed us to share data, video, and conversations with family, friends, and coworkers across the globe.
Corning’s Manufacturing Advantage
Watch this video to learn more about Corning’s proprietary manufacturing process to see how we make our industry-leading, high-quality, and innovative optical fiber.
At The Speed of Light
We invented the first low-loss optical fiber and started a telecommunication revolution; we will continue to lead the industry in developing the next generation of technology for the communications networks of today and tomorrow.
SMF-28 Ultra Optical Fiber: Low Loss and Better Bend in One Fiber
Choosing the right optical fiber for your needs is not simple. Customers often feel they must compromise to get exceptional bend resilience, legacy network compatibility, and low loss.
Our SMF-28 Ultra optical fiber allows you to have it all in one fiber.
Fiber 101
A short tutorial detailing the basics of optical fiber, its composition, and its capabilities.
How to Unpack, Transport, and Store Corning Optical Fiber
The combination of shipping spools, spool covers, and plastic shipping totes or corrugated boxes protects the fiber during shipping and handling.
Tutorials and Videos
Bend Matters
Bend Matters
Corning® ClearCurve® fiber solutions can be stapled and bent around corners, enable faster and easier installation, and provide space savings and better aesthetics – all without sacrificing performance.
Corning® ClearCurve® fiber solutions can be stapled and bent around corners, enable faster and easier installation, and provide space savings and better aesthetics – all without sacrificing performance.
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Loss Matters
Loss Matters
Corning is a leader and innovator in low-loss optical fiber. Corning's fibers enable high-purity transmissions over long-haul networks at higher speeds and at a lower cost per bit.
Corning is a leader and innovator in low-loss optical fiber. Corning's fibers enable high-purity transmissions over long-haul networks at higher speeds and at a lower cost per bit.
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Innovation Matters
Innovation Matters
In 1970, three Corning scientists developed the world's first low-loss optical fiber. Meet the founders: Drs. Robert Maurer, Donald Keck, and Peter Shultz.
In 1970, three Corning scientists developed the world's first low-loss optical fiber. Meet the founders: Drs. Robert Maurer, Donald Keck, and Peter Shultz.
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Fiber Matters
Fiber Matters
In today’s world of global telecommunications, optical fiber is the core of connectivity, providing the medium through which networks instantaneously transmit voice, data, and video along a strand of glass that is stronger than steel yet thinner than a human hair.
In today’s world of global telecommunications, optical fiber is the core of connectivity, providing the medium through which networks instantaneously transmit voice, data, and video along a strand of glass that is stronger than steel yet thinner than a human hair.
Learn More