Once completed, the 4,600 Afghan Fiber Optic Ring (also known as the Afghan National Civil Optical Fiber Cable-OFC ring network) within the broader regional “Digital Silk Road” aims to improve regional connectivity and expand the regional knowledge economy in Central, South, and. Once completed, the 4,600 Afghan Fiber Optic Ring (also known as the Afghan National Civil Optical Fiber Cable-OFC ring network) within the broader regional “Digital Silk Road” aims to improve regional connectivity and expand the regional knowledge economy in Central, South, and. Afghanistan is fast developing into a major trade and transit hub for subsea and transcontinental communication. We push for quality journalism, challenge repressive laws, and keep media workers of all genders safe so they can do their jobs. Economic experts emphasize the importance of regional cooperation, particularly with Central Asian countries, to connect Afghanistan to fiber optic networks. Currently it is connected with 24 provinces and its active length is 4000/km. In 2016 Afghan fiber optic revenue increased to USD$70 million from USD$0. However, in recent years, the country has. GL FIBER & High-Performance Fiber Optic Network Deployment in. Scope: Deployment of a 1,200-km fiber optic backbone network integrating aerial, underground, and submarine routes to enhance national broadband connectivity and support 5G/FTTH rollout.