Fiber optics

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

According to defense officials, the introduction of this capability would pose a significant threat to the entire north, specifically exposing strategic infrastructure and other sensitive sites.

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.
An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Israel's defense industry races to develop defenses against Hezbollah's deadly fiber-optic drones

Tel Aviv University on March 15, 2021.

Accidental discovery could revolutionize computing, cameras, and sensors

An employee for the Bezeq telecommunications company works on underground infrastructure in Jerusalem

Israelis could see up to 40% drop in internet connection fees


Russia’s drone dominance influences Iran's proxies to attack Israel - analysis

Russia’s use of Shahed drones showed how Iranian-backed groups would use the same drones against Israel after the Hamas attack on October 7.

 A drone flying above the tank in the background (illustrative)

The electrical and lighting network Erco is expanding – to the field of optical fibers

After launching its electric vehicle charging activities earlier this year under the PANDA brand, the network is now updating on its entry into the field of optical communication cables.

 Michael Rabinovich, CEO of Erco

Why did Static himself respond to a Partner customer?

Partner celebrates a milestone: 400,000 customers connected to its fiber-optic network. The 400,001st customer received a response from Static.


Israelis continue rapid pace of fiber optic Internet usage

Increase of 80% in Internet browsing over fiber networks in 2023

 CEO Yossi Hever

Israel's high-speed internet revolution continues

IBC Unlimited raised NIS 450 million in funding from Migdal Insurance and Finance and Discount Bank to continue deploying its fiber optic network.

 Yossi Haver, CEO of IBC Unlimited

Netanyahu: Fiber optics may link Israel, Greece, Cyprus to Arab world

Turkish energy minister to visit Israel to discuss joint projects.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a news conference with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, September 3, 2023.

Israel connects to fiber optics at the speed of light - IBC Unlimited

Fiber optics firm IBC Unlimited concludes 2022 with an addition of approximately 365,000 households * Over 1,100,000 households are connected to the company's network.

 CABLES: FIBER  optical cable  without sheath.

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