Network Cable Projects | Structured Cabling Cases | Owire for Western European Tier-1 Telecom Operator

Based on Owire’s 2025 network and fiber optic cable product catalog and following the structure of the official French website template, the complete case study is presented below:

Case Study: FTTH Backbone Network Deployment for a European Telecom Operator

Project Background

A leading European telecom operator planned to upgrade its FTTH backbone network infrastructure across three regional provinces. The upgrade aimed to support the large-scale deployment of 5G NR fronthaul services and meet the rapid growth of residential broadband bandwidth requirements (upgraded from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps PON). The core project requirement was to deliver 120,000 meters of single-mode fiber optic cables within 50 days. Strict technical indicators were specified: the average attenuation per link ≤ 0.35 dB/km at 1310 nm and ≤ 0.20 dB/km at 1550 nm. All products fully complied with CPR B2ca and RoHS 3 industry standards.

Project Challenges

• The operator’s long-term tier-1 distributor supplier lacked sufficient production capacity to meet the tight delivery schedule.
• Full lifecycle traceability was mandatory, covering the entire process from preform production to finished cable testing.
• LSZH flame-retardant cabling was required for all internal wiring segments of Optical Connection Nodes (NRO).
• All cables were required to be factory pre-terminated with SC/APC connectors, with individual Fluke test reports provided for each finished cable assembly.

OWIRE Customized Solutions

As a vertically integrated fiber optic cable manufacturer, Owire deployed full industrial chain capabilities to deliver a one-stop solution:

1. Midstream Extrusion Production — Adopted high-speed LSZH extrusion production lines to manufacture G.657.A2 ULL indoor/outdoor fiber cables with loose-tube and tight-buffered structures. All products were strictly marked and certified to CPR B2ca-s1a,d1,a1 fire safety standards.
2. Downstream Cable Assembly & Testing — Completed automated factory pre-termination of SC/APC patch cords. Products were polished in accordance with IEC 61755-3 international specifications. Insertion Loss (IL) and Return Loss (RL) tests at 1310 nm and 1550 nm were conducted via IFS-3000 3D interferometer and Fluke CertiFiber Pro professional testers.
3. Direct Factory Logistics Service — Provided customized OEM packaging and customer-specified Pantone color marking. Adopted direct container shipping from Shenzhen to Antwerp, completing full delivery in only 32 days.

Project Achievements & KPI Results

Client Testimonial

“The vertical integrated manufacturing model, unified quality control system and direct export capability enabled us to meet an aggressive deployment schedule that our previous supplier deemed unachievable.”
— Infrastructure Procurement Director, European Tier-1 Telecom Operator

Why This Project Is a Benchmark Case

• Full Lifecycle Traceability: Each cable reel is delivered with an independent Fluke test report and 3D interferometer inspection file.
• Direct Factory Cost Advantage: Eliminated intermediate distributor markups, helping clients save 28% of comprehensive procurement costs.
• Flexible OEM/ODM Customization: Supports customized stub length, sheath color, surface printing marks, and MPO/MTP polarity configuration according to client requirements.
• Global Standard Compliance: Products are certified with UL Listing, CPR B2ca, CE, RoHS 3, REACH SVHC and ISO 9001 quality system certification.