AI Data Centers Drive Fiber Optic Prices Soaring, Delivery Lead Times Extended to Over 20 Weeks
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AI training and inference clusters require denser interconnection architectures, leading to a shortage in fiber optic supply. This year, fiber optic demand in North America is expected to increase by 22% to 25%, while supply will only grow by 12% to 19%. Delivery lead times for large-volume buyers have been extended to 20 weeks, and up to a year for small-volume buyers.