fibre optics

TIM's network is Italy's main telecommunications infrastructure and governments have been looking for years to ensure investments are carried out to upgrade it to fast fibre optics from copper.

He also says fibre optics might be manufactured more effectively in zero gravity.

TIM's network is Italy's main telecommunications infrastructure and government authorities have for years been looking to ensure investments are carried out to upgrade it to fast fibre optics.

Germanium is mainly used in fibre optics and plastics as well as infrared radiation.

Bezeq Israel Telecom reported on Wednesday a rise in net profit for the third quarter and higher revenue boosted by growth in its mobile phone unit and rapid deployment of its fibre optics network.