Physicist, photonics pioneer, and documentarian of Sweden's overlooked technologial breakthroughs

Sweden’s Hidden Fiber-Optic Revolution

Discover Sweden’s pioneering journey in fiber‑optic technology from the mid‑1970s onward.

Few remember that BOH Optical AB reached world‑leading performance in fiber‑optic WDM.

3 × 140 Mbit/s as early as 1985

A breakthrough that today underpins both fixed and mobile internet traffic.

Explore the story through 12 blog posts across four themes:

Sweden’s Forgotten WDM Breakthrough

Fiber to the Home

The Last Mile

Submarine Fiber Optic Cable