Fiber Optic Connectivity Create the Future

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, the outcome of the games will be instantly reflected on smartphones, tablets, and television screens around the world in just 0.35 seconds. This lightning-fast speed perfectly captures the 2024 Paris Olympics as a celebration of "total connectivity." It's more than just a sporting event; it's a grand preview of the future of digital life.



This revolution in speed and connectivity is built on an astonishing digital infrastructure. Imagine this: over 400,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable—enough to circle the Earth's equator ten times—woven into a dense network connecting all venues, access points, and operations centers. Powering this network are over 1,000 camera systems, 3,800 microphones, and 15 drones capturing every detail of the stadium. 12,000 display screens, 13,000 computers, and 8,000 Wi-Fi terminals ensure unimpeded information flow. All of this, seamlessly coordinated through the cloud, allows organizers, media, and global audiences to feel as if they are part of a single information universe.

The technological display was dazzling. The 8K ultra-high-definition live broadcast captured every drop of sweat and subtle facial expressions of the athletes. The dedicated finish-line camera captured the final moments of the sprint at an astonishing 40,000 frames per second, achieving unprecedented accuracy. Results were updated almost instantly as the events unfolded. The Paris Olympics pushed the boundaries of digital broadcasting, driven by cutting-edge transmission technology and a powerful network.



The Olympic motto of "Faster, Higher, Stronger" has taken on new meaning in the digital age. Network transmission capacity and application potential are growing at an unprecedented rate. The key is that this powerful connectivity needs to be as close to the "site" as possible, as demonstrated by these Olympics—whether it's physical stadiums or future application scenarios. 5G antennas and optical fibers are like the gateways to the information superhighway. The closer they are to users and the source of events, the smoother the experience and the richer the applications. Fiber optic technology, with its unparalleled high bandwidth and low latency, has become the cornerstone supporting all of this, and market demand for its connectors continues to soar.

The success of the Paris Olympics was no empty promise; it reflects the opportunities and challenges of the era of universal connectivity we are entering. Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) has become as essential infrastructure as water and electricity. However, the reality is harsh: retrofitting cabling in older residential areas is difficult, and coverage in rural areas is costly. Exploring alternatives, such as aerial deployment, to find more cost-effective ways to densely distribute high-speed broadband access points closer to users is a pressing issue for the telecommunications industry.

5G mobile communications are highly anticipated, but their ultra-high speeds and low latency rely on densely deployed micro-base stations. These base stations and their "backhaul" networks also require a large number of fiber optic connections that can be quickly and flexibly deployed. The technology's reach has even extended into renewable energy, such as the digital management of wind power plants. Sensors must maintain reliable data connections in harsh environments characterized by humidity, vibration, and large temperature swings, a feat unimaginable just a few years ago. Similarly, building the smart grid—the digital nerve center of the power system—requires a large number of IP-based connectivity devices, extending from power lines to every household.



As the "heart" of the digital world, the importance of data centers is self-evident. The explosive growth of applications such as enterprise operations, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, blockchain, streaming media, and gaming requires not only high-performance chips but also a critical need for sufficient fiber optic lines and connectors to unleash their full potential. The vision of universal "digital participation" will not come automatically. While many modern office buildings and data centers are already at the forefront, a large number of residential, commercial buildings, industrial areas, transportation arteries, and urban cores remain connectivity-deficient. The complexity of the issue requires a comprehensive perspective: city managers, industry, utilities, and the construction and real estate sectors must deeply understand that comprehensive connectivity goes far beyond laying underground fiber optic cables; it involves a profound transformation that touches every aspect, from data centers to home outlets. Forward-looking, locally-adapted planning is essential. Building a ubiquitous, high-density fiber network is not a one-time effort. Whether designing access points, ductwork, splice boxes, or patch panels in commercial buildings or residential communities, future needs must be fully considered from the outset, with proper planning and space reservations. Strengthening collaborative planning across different industries and infrastructure projects can effectively avoid duplication of construction and waste of resources. Only by clearly setting network coverage targets for public areas, transportation routes, industrial areas, and residential areas, and placing connection points as close as possible to users and application scenarios, can their value be maximized.



"Full connectivity" is not only a technological trend, but also the cornerstone for shaping the future society, economy and lifestyle. We are standing on the threshold of a new era, and connectivity is the future.

Statistics show:
🔹 5.3 billion Internet users (accounting for 66% of the world's population).
🔹 3.6 connected devices per capita (74% for consumers, 26% for business).
🔹 Machine-to-machine communication/IoT connections account for 50%.
🔹 299.1 billion mobile application downloads 13.1 billion mobile devices (machine-to-machine communication devices, smartphones).
🔹 71% of people have mobile connections.
🔹 628 million public WiFi hotspots.
🔹 Bandwidth demand increases by 50% each year.
🔹 Global average fixed broadband speed: 110.4Mbit/s.
🔹 Global average mobile transmission rate: 43.9Mbit/s.
🔹 5G connection average speed: 575Mbit/s.
🔹 82% of Internet traffic is video.



"Connectivity is complex, but NEATEL is at your service as both an equipment supplier and a consultant."

NEATEL offers complete infrastructure solutions, contributing to "comprehensive connectivity" in the digital world. These range from the core network, via edge data centers, mobile base stations, and local network layers, all the way to fiber optic connections in the home. NEATEL solutions offer an overview of the complexities involved. The company continuously develops market-driven infrastructure solutions with long-term application. The vision of "unlimited communication" aims to make unlimited digital immersion a reality.

NEATEL supports project sites, project management organizations, and market participants from the earliest planning stages. With decades of experience in all market sectors, from wide area networks to in-building cabling, CHINA NEATEL is deeply familiar with the corresponding opportunities and challenges. This enables us to pool resources, establish partnerships, achieve synergies, and ensure quality—four key factors for cost-effectiveness.

For example, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G connectivity can be combined in a single building. Hybrid concepts can be seamlessly coordinated. And with newly developed outdoor connectivity products, aerial solutions can be incorporated as a stable, fast, and adaptable alternative.


NEATEL offers scalable solutions from its product portfolio to adapt to the objectives, market, and site conditions. NEATEL's products support an on-demand expansion model, keeping the investment process simple and straightforward. Furthermore, products designed for immediate use significantly simplify on-site installation.

Turnkey PoP stations, ready-to-install optical distribution frames (ODFs), pre-terminated patch panels with built-in cables including sockets, tool-free quick installation technology, field-installable connectors, and bend-resistant optical fiber make installation extremely easy. NEATEL also offers customers dedicated solutions, project management support, training, documentation, quality assurance, and a long-term warranty.