EXFO launches USO-1618 co-propagation OTDR for amplified submarine cables

PUBT · 1d ago
EXFO launches USO-1618 co-propagation OTDR for amplified submarine cables
  • EXFO launched the USO-1618 submarine OTDR, targeting faster fault localization in amplified subsea cables as operators compete for scarce repair capacity.
  • Product aims to shorten outage decision cycles, helping customers secure repair vessels sooner in a market with about 200 annual faults.
  • EXFO positioned the system as a differentiated tool for network resilience and infrastructure security amid rising geopolitical scrutiny of submarine links.
  • Repair delays can run up to USD 1 million per day, supporting a clear ROI case for operators prioritizing downtime reduction.
  • EXFO plans a live demonstration at Submarine Networks World 2026 in Singapore on Sept. 23-24.


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