As the Special Report section of this issue of Lightwave reveals,
victory in fiber`s battle for supremacy in premises applications remains elusive. The Fiber Optic Association Inc. has decided to get to the bottom of the problem by conducting a study of fiber`s competitiveness in this area. The Boston-based group says that fiber`s troubles in premises cabling are "many and varied, real and perceived." The association hopes its study--which will include input from installers and end-users--will help pinpoint what lies behind these troubles and how the problems might be addressed. Readers interested in participating in the study can contact the association at tel: (617) 469-2362, fax: (617) 396-6155, by e-mail: [email protected], or by writing to Box 230851 Boston, MA 02123-0851. When ready, copies of the study questionnaire will be posted on the association`s Web site at world.std.com/~foa/.