China’s leading optical fiber and cable manufacturer, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), and Japan-based Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd had entered into a joint venture agreement On 23 June 2015.

British Telecom says its engineering wing Openreach could pass more than 80 percent of the UK premises with fiber optic network, which corresponds to 23 million homes and businesses. Business and residential subscribers can access the high speed fiber optic network services from the service provider.

The Canadian telecommunication operator, TELUS has completed a 14 million Canadian dollar worth fiber optic network connecting Northern Vancouver Island. Residents, businesses, healthcare facilities, and schools are now able to take advantage of dramatically faster, higher-capacity Internet and data connections.

One of the leading global investment firms, KKR, and Dutch investment firm Reggeborgh (“RB”) have expressed their intention to have a partnership with Deutsche Glasfaser for the strong expansion.