Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the optical ground wire (OPGW)?

Answer & Explanation

Option: Both A & B

Explanation:

Power Grid Corporation has signed an agreement with Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd. (HPSEBL) in Shimla (H.P.) to improve telecom connectivity in hilly areas. The deal comprises the utilization of 500 Kms of OPGW Telecom network. It is a type of cable that is used in overhead power lines. The cable contains a tubular structure having one or more optical fiber and surrounded by layers of aluminium and steel wires.