As reported by YOFC, the outcomes of the bidding for the '2026 Framework Procurement Project for Hollow-Core Optical Cables and G.654.E Optical Cables by China Telecom Guangdong Branch' have been recently unveiled. YOFC emerged victorious, clinching the entire contract with a winning bid of 159 million yuan (inclusive of tax). This centralized procurement initiative stands as the most substantial single project for hollow-core optical cable procurement in China to date. The contract award marks a significant milestone, indicating that hollow-core optical fiber technology has successfully progressed from the pilot verification phase to widespread commercial utilization.