The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/fiber-optics/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:17:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png fiber optics | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/fiber-optics/ 32 32 Two physicists are the brains of an Arab-Jewish startup connecting optics to chips https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-physicists-are-the-brains-of-an-arab-jewish-startup-connecting-optics-to-chips/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:40:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608419 Jerusalem's Teramount secures $50 million from investors for device that connects optical fibers to silicon chips, enabling data transfer at the speed of light for AI apps

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]]> Israeli private equity firm in talks to take over Cellcom in deal worth NIS 925m https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-private-equity-firm-in-talks-to-take-over-cellcom-in-deal-worth-nis-925m/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:27:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3171064 Discount Investment, majority shareholder in Cellcom, inks initial agreement to sell control of Israel's largest mobile phone operator, by subscribers, to Fortissimo Capital

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]]> Israel climbs to 1st spot worldwide in digital quality of life survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-climbs-to-1st-spot-worldwide-in-digital-quality-of-life-survey/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:06:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836808 Annual index ranking 117 countries shows Israel's mobile internet affordability is top-notch but quality and infrastructure need work; Israel ranked 4th in 2021

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]]> 70% of Israelis to have access to fiber optic internet by end of year, says minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/70-of-israelis-to-have-access-to-fiber-optic-internet-by-end-of-year-says-minister/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:53:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2810687 Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel claims plan to roll out cables for high-speed internet is on track; local internet speeds remain average

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]]> Israeli scientists show they can ‘shrink’ optical technology by 1,000 times https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scientists-show-they-can-shrink-optical-technology-by-1000-times/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:10:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2564387 Trapping and observing light in super-thin materials, Technion researchers say their work may pave way for new generation of tiny light-powered tech

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]]> Israeli tech said to give precise, knife-free skin cancer diagnosis in seconds https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tech-said-to-give-precise-knife-free-skin-cancer-diagnosis-in-seconds/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:16:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2526402 Dropping biopsy, pioneering method uses optics to assess lesions; finds all 15 cancer patients in 90-strong sample

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]]> Bezeq launches fiber-optic service https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-bezeq-launches-fiber-optic-service-1001363865 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:12:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2505990 Globes: Israel's largest telecommunications firm will offer two packages, at speeds of 600 Mbps and 1 Gbps as it starts offering the long-awaited service

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]]> Ministers seek to breathe life into vital, troubled fiber-optic internet project https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-seek-to-breathe-new-life-into-fiber-optic-internet/ Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:01:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1902958 Reducing commitment on infrastructure layout to just 40% of the country paves path for vital investment from cellphone service provider

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]]> Three-pronged effort breathes life into ‘Digital Israel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-pronged-effort-breathes-life-into-digital-israel/ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:59:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=803282 With a fast data network by the IEC and a fast network backbone by Cisco, Israel is ready for its 'digital revolution'

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]]> Israel Electric wins Finance Ministry approval for telecom entry http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-01-27/israel-electric-wins-finance-ministry-approval-for-telecom-entry Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:52:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=356842 BusinessWeek: The IEC has gotten the go-ahead to build an Internet communications system using its electrical infrastructure

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]]> Fast fiber network to begin rollout https://www.timesofisrael.com/fast-fiber-network-to-begin-rollout/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:02:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=329382 A bid by an infrastructure group led by a Swedish company will pit the Israel Electric Company against Bezeq and HOT for broadband customers

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]]> Bezeq joins fiber-optic cable fray https://www.timesofisrael.com/bezeq-joins-fiber-optic-cabling-fray/ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:52:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=239082 Israel's phone company becomes the latest to promise fast connections with surfing speeds of a gigabit per second

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]]> Broadcom acquires sixth Israeli company in three years https://www.timesofisrael.com/broadcom-buys-sixth-israeli-company-in-three-years/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:11:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=46600 Buys Broadlight for nearly $200 million

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]]> Israelis could see ‘blazing fast’ internet soon http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/israel-sets-its-sites-on-its-own-national-broadband-network/story-e6frgakx-1226254885060 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:57:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=4663 The Australian: The Israel Electric Company has a plan to roll out a fiber-optic internet system that will ensure everyone in Israel a fast internet connection

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