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Jilong KL-300 fusion splicer video with 0.01dB loss

Now this is exciting - 0.01dB loss

I guess there's no longer a reason to waste your money on a more expensive unit when you can purchase a Jilong KL-300 with US support and a 2 year warranty for almost half the price of a Fujikura. If you really want to drop your splicer on a soft 1 1/2" padded mat from 30" then go with the Fujikura 60s. If you want to save over $8000.00 then buy a Jilong KL-300.

List of 34 Certified FTTH Providers in the U.S.

(courtesy of Lightwave Pennwell)

The Fiber-to-the-Home Council (FTTH Council)says that 34 telecom service providers have been approved for the council's network certification program in the effort's first two years. Council certification is intended to help consumers identify which providers are offering 100% fiber-optic connections for delivering next-generation video, Internet, and voice services.

The certification allows certified providers to affix a badge stating "This Home is Fiber Connected" at the subscriber site, and to use the image on the badge in promoting their services. Use of the image signifies that an installation meets the FTTH Council's standard for running fiber-optic cable all the way