Fiber optics

Katz moves to ban fiber-optic, SIM-operated drones from Israeli airspace amid growing threats

Among the varied threats mentioned were drone attacks, attempts to harm senior officials, usage of the drones by organized crime families, smuggling, and illicitly gathering intelligence.

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a ceremony marking the return to the former settlement of Ganim in the northern West Bank, which was evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel’s Disengagement Plan, August 13, 2026.
A bird eats an ashberry on a cold winter day in central Lviv, Ukraine January 6, 2017.

Life finds a way: Ukrainian bird builds nest with cables from fiber-optic explosive drones

Members of the Metula civilian security squad search the area following the fall of an Iron Dome interceptor missile and reports of a drone infiltration near the Israel-Lebanon border, June 01, 2026.

Robel Innovation unveils “Black Raven” counter‑drone system shaped by frontline experience

Members of the Metula civilian security squad search the area following the fall of an Iron Dome interceptor missile and reports of a drone infiltration near the Israel-Lebanon border, June 01, 2026.

Hezbollah likely obtained drones capable of attacking deep into n. Israel, defense officials fear


Undersea fiber optics cables can help predict earthquakes - Israeli study

While current earthquake monitoring technology can provide early warning for earthquakes on land, those that occur on the seabed are usually detected late – up to tens of seconds after they started.

 People stand in front of collapsed buildings following an earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey February 6, 2023.

Fiber optic access to be cheaper for all following Gov’t-approved Bezeq deal

Israel has been rapidly increasing its fiber optic infrastructure in the past few years, and has seen major results.

 Optical fiber cables for internet providers are seen running into a Enel Group server room in Perugia, Italy, June 23, 2017. Picture taken June 23, 2017.

We're helping the metaverse succeed - here's how - comment

The future of the metaverse hinges on creating the right environment – both in the home and on the network.

 Metaverse example

What’s the deal with fiber-optic Internet in Israel?

A country-wide rollout and somewhat-affordable plans make a lot of buzzes, but what is fiber-optic Internet, and is now the time to switch?

 FIBER OPTICS of a cable without sheath.

Undersea fiber optic cable used to eavesdrop on whales - study

Léa Bouffaut: "This could be much like how satellite imagery coverage of the Earth has allowed scientists from many different fields to do many different types of studies of the Earth."

 A female Humpback whale with her calf (Illustrative).

Israel’s fiber-optic deployment sets a global precedent

According to a study by the World Bank, Israel’s rapid and extensive deployment of fiber-optic internet infrastructure will boost the economy.

 Fiber optical lamp globe

Fiber internet is coming to 330 Israeli cities, towns and villages

The attention being given to Haredi cities could be monumental in terms of enabling the ultra-Orthodox community to join the workforce.

Bezeq workers lay fiber optics lines in Metulla.

Britain warns Franco-Israeli entrepreneur Drahi after he lifts BT stake

Britain warned it would intervene if necessary to protect BT, the telecoms group building the country's critical fiber network.

Patrick Drahi

How is water powering the Israeli fiber optics revolution?

The most unlikely new player in the country is fast-tracking the ability for Israelis to have access to high-speed fiber optics: Mekorot, Israel’s national water company.

 CABLES: FIBER  optical cable  without sheath.

The chaos in the communications market - opinion

the unbridled competition between communications companies reflects itself in the efforts of these companies to grab customers from each other.

Bezeq workers lay fiber optics lines in Metulla.