CIR Issues New Report on 5G Optical Networking and Cabling Infrastructure Buildout February 11, 2019Crozet, Virginia:  Industry analyst firm CIR has just issued a new report on the 5G fiber optics infrastructure market. In the report the firm projects a robust market for optical networking and cabling in the coming years as carriers deploy the infrastructure necessary to meet the needs of the growing 5G wireless business. CIR sees global expenditures on 5G fronthaul and backhaul equipment will peak at $4.1 billion dollars in 2021. Optical cabling expenditures will exceed $5 billion annually with some years having spending amounts substantially higher during the 5G infrastructure build out.The report titled “Optical Networking Opportunities in the 5G Infrastructure Market: 2019 To 2028,” is available for sale on the firm’s ...