Industry reports indicate that average contract prices for standard single-mode bare fiber (G. Key indicators of today's market: Lead times have extended from 4–6 weeks to 12–20 weeks. Since early 2026, the fiber optic cable price has been rising at an extraordinary pace. 652D fiber, bend-insensitive G. 657A2 grades have all seen dramatic increases. High fiber optic cable prices may threaten the financial feasibility of information communication technology (ICT). In the latest Optical Fibre and Cable Market Outlook, CRU examines the recent acceleration in fibre pricing and the tightening supply conditions emerging in early 2026. After an extended period of subdued pricing in several regions, optical fibre prices are rising sharply alongside sustained demand. From late 2025 into 2026, global fibre optic prices have increased sharply and across the board — standard single-mode, bend-insensitive grades, and in turn pre-terminated assemblies, patch leads, and bulk cable.
