AFL's ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) fiber optic cable is designed for aerial installation without the need for messenger wire. Lightweight, non-metallic, and durable, it's ideal for power utility and telecommunications applications in harsh environments. BEAD/BABA options. The global ADSS cable market reached $1. 12 billion in 2025 and is projected to hit $1. 42%), driven by smart grid modernization and rural FTTH expansion. Flex-Span ADSS expands on AFL's single jacket ADSS portfolio. Flex-Span designs are optimized for a broader combination of. Fiber reinforced plastic central strength member, loose tube stranded, PE sheath all-dielectric, self-supporting aerial cable. SkySPAN™ Short Span (up to 140m) ADSS optical cable (6–288F) with PE jacket, FRP central member and Aramid peripheral strength elements. SkySPAN™ Medium. ADSS Fiber Optic Cable by Application (Power Utilities, Mining, Oil and Gas, Others), by Types (Central Tube Structure, Stranded Structure), by North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), by South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), by Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, France. All-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable is a type of optical fiber cable that is strong enough to support itself between structures without using conductive metal elements.