Fiber shortage deepens as orders for Chinese vendors extend to 2027

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By Lily HessMay 15, 2026, 4:51 am86 ptsTrending
The global optical fiber market is shifting from a traditional telecom cycle into a new phase of structural shortage, driven by rapid AI infrastructure expansion and dense cloud data center construction. Prices and capacity are rising together as demand for fiber, a core material for data transmission, keeps…

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