Prysmian Releases EcoSpan Cables with FlexRibbon Technology for Rural Broadband Deployment

Prysmian launched its latest innovation, EcoSpan cable with FlexRibbon Technology, which is a new low fiber-count rural cabling solution that can be easily spliced as single fibers or ribbons, comes in counts from 24F to 72F, and can be installed like a drop cable with P-Clamps.

"Our new EcoSpan cable offers the convenience of an aerial drop, while supporting much longer spans and fiber counts up to 72," said Jon Fitz, Director of Advanced Business Solutions for North America Telecom, Prysmian North America. "Our U.S. design team developed it specifically for rural broadband, and it’s made right here in Tennessee and the Carolinas."

The company’s EcoSpan cable is made for quick installation on pole lines and features compatibility with high-strength wedge clamps and mass-fusion splicing. Compared to a traditional fiber drop, this can be safely utilized for spans up to 300’ under NESC Heavy loading.

The cable does not need bonding or grounding, is dry water-blocked, the fibers are organized in a buffer tube for easy management during splicing, and has a bevy of other useful features.