Lightera

03/11/2025

We’ve recently become aware of posts claiming that three employees were sent out by ambulance from our Carrollton location. We want to assure our community that this information is false. No such incident occurred at OFS Carrollton and the safety of our team remains our top priority.

03/07/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that starting April 1, 2025, Furukawa Electric Fiber and Cable, OFS, and Furukawa Electric LATAM are uniting under a single brand: Lightera.
This new identity reflects our commitment to delivering cutting-edge fiber optic solutions and empowering a more connected world.
Stay tuned for more updates on how we’re shaping the future of connectivity.
Read the press release: https://www.ofsoptics.com/introducing-lightera/

10/18/2024

Proud to be Part of America's Broadband Future
OFS has been included in the NTIA's first list of self-certified companies under the Build America, Buy America (BABA) program. Our team's dedication to American manufacturing has earned us this recognition, supporting American jobs and innovation.
We proudly offer the availability of Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant optical fiber, fiber optic cabling, and optical connectivity products for BEAD-Funded Networks. View the full list of available products here: https://www.ofsoptics.com/babaa-for-bead-compliant-products/

09/04/2024

Discover the latest in connectivity infrastructure with OFS at Connected Britain. From Optical Distribution Frames to 1-3456 CPR Rated Fibre Optic Cables, we've got you covered.
📅 Dates: 11-12 September
📍 Location: EXCeL London, Hall S9, Booth # 63
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about our cutting-edge solutions.
Learn More: https://www.ofsoptics.com/european-construction-products-regulation-cpr/

08/21/2024

We're thrilled to share that we're expanding our global manufacturing capabilities to meet the AI-driven demand in hyperscale markets. Our commitment to innovation and manufacturing excellence allows us to offer reliable, scalable, and high-density fiber optic solutions. With a range of small form cable solutions from 12 to 6,912 fibers, we're ready to support the infrastructure of tomorrow.
We proudly manufacture rollable ribbons and cables in the United States, available upon request compliant with BABAA requirements for BEAD, Middle Mile Grant (MMG), and other programs. Our global manufacturing base enables just-in-time delivery service, enhancing our ability to meet the dynamic needs of our customers in both domestic and international markets.
Discover more and connect with us at ISE Magazine EXPO Booth #410.
Read the Press Release: https://www.ofsoptics.com/ofs-expands-global-manufacturing-capabilities-to-meet-ai-driven-demand-for-ultra-high-fiber-count-cables-in-hyperscale-markets/

07/24/2024

Our team is excited to be attending Fiber Connect 2024! Visit us at booth #513 and learn about how we proudly offer the availability of Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant optical fiber, fiber optic cabling, and optical connectivity products for BEAD-Funded Networks. You'll also get a sneak peek at our latest developments in specialty fibers, including Hollow Core Fiber, Multicore Fiber, and Sensing Fiber. Let's connect and shape the future of fiber technology together! https://www.ofsoptics.com/build-america-buy-america/

05/21/2024

At OFS, we're proud to celebrate our team's commitment to sustainability and health! 🌿🚴‍♀️ This National Bike to Work Day, we applaud Alit Chanthala, Marta Chlus, Sue Goldberg, and Regina Pynn, who pedaled their way to work. Their dedication inspires a culture of wellness and community within our company.
https://www.ofsoptics.com/careers/ -at-ofs

05/10/2024

We're proud to be part of this initiative, creating 100 new jobs and expanding our U.S. production of fiber to connect locations across the country to reliable high-speed Internet service.
Read the full press release from National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to learn more about how this investment is supporting American manufacturing and bridging the digital divide.
https://www.ntia.gov/press-release/2024/biden-harris-administration-announces-new-jobs-and-increased-fiber-manufacturing

05/10/2024

Today, we're excited to announce a press event to celebrate the future of the broadband industry and new jobs for Americans.

This May 10th gathering of federal and state government dignitaries, key industry association leaders, local broadband service providers, and national/regional media will help usher in new manufacturing capabilities for U.S.-made fiber products to enrich the lives of rural Americans with safe, secure, and reliable broadband connectivity.

Established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Broadband Equity, Accessibility, and Deployment (BEAD) program includes $42.45 billion dedicated to expanding high-speed internet access by financing infrastructure deployment and adoption programs in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

In preparation for the expected increased demand for fiber optic infrastructure, OFS has been investing in optical fiber and fiber optic cable manufacturing in Georgia, including a $139 million expansion that was fully operationalized by 2022. With the anticipated demand from BEAD funding, OFS will create up to 100 new jobs in Georgia over the next few years.

Holly Hulse, CEO of OFS, explained, “We’ve all seen the increased importance of the internet in our daily lives. The BEAD program is an important investment in people and locations across the United States to keep them up to speed and prepare them for the future. With two longstanding factories in Georgia, OFS has been a fiber optic innovator for decades. OFS is pleased to do our part in rewiring the country by offering world-class optic fiber solutions that meet Buy America Build America (BABA) Act requirements. We look forward to creating jobs for Georgians in the process”.

< News Release Norcross, Georgia, May 10, 2024 / PRNewswire / OFS, a global leader in optical fiber solutions, proudly announces a press event to celebrate the future of the broadband industry and new jobs for Americans. This May 10th gathering of federal and state government dignitaries, key indust...