The process of splicing fibre optic cable for internet presents several challenges, including fibre alignment, cleaning and inspection, the quality of splicing equipment, time management, and the shortage of skilled technicians. Fiber splicing is one way to join two optical fibers together so the light energy from one optical fiber can be transferred to another optical fiber. Once the two optical fibers are joined with a splice, they cannot be taken apart. For ISPs and FTTH contractors working across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and other emerging markets, high splicing failure rates contribute significantly to delays, increased OPEX, and unpredictable network quality 🚧. This guide outlines seven common splicing. One of the most overlooked causes of fiber optic network issues is splice failure — and understanding the reasons fiber splices fail after installation can save you thousands of dollars in troubleshooting costs and downtime. In this edition of our LinkedIn Newsletter, we break down the four biggest reasons fiber splicing fails and how you can fix them instantly. Splicing errors are something most technicians encounter at some point, regardless of experience level.