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Universal Loose Tube
The all-round loose tube build.
Universal loose tube cable is rated for internal and external use in one build — removing the need for a transition joint at the building entry point.
At a glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | Universal loose tube |
| Water block | Dry / gel-free |
| Sheath | LSZH indoor / outdoor |
| Fibre count | 12 – 288 F |
- UK WarehousedSame-week dispatch
- In-house engineersTechnical specs & support
- End-to-end BOM fulfilmentKitted, staged, delivered
- 120+ network buildersTrust Altnets to deliver
Key features
Built for how it gets installed.
Universal Loose Tube is one of the 13 cable types we carry across our Fibre Cable range — chosen for the way you actually deploy.
Internal and external rated
No building entry transition joint
LSZH sheath
Gel filled and gel free options
Why Altnets
The clever choice for network builders.
Deep UK stock
300,000+ sqft of warehousing and 4,000+ pallet positions — same-week dispatch on most line items.
Engineers, not order-takers
In-house technical team to validate specs, propose alternatives and de-risk your build before it ships.
BOM, kitted & staged
Multi-vendor consolidation, phased deliveries and project staging built into every order.
UK & worldwide reach
Air, sea and road freight with full export documentation and flexible incoterms for global rollouts.
Applications
Where universal loose tube earns its keep.
Building entry routes
Campus backbone
Data centre to comms room
FTTx distribution
Have a question?
Let's get your network moving.
Tell us what you're building. We'll come back with a quote, lead times, and a plan.
- [email protected]
- +44 (0) 20 3997 8994
- Brighton · United Kingdom
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Corrugated steel armour protection.
Air Blown Fibre
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Tight Buffered Cable
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COF Cables
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Unterminated Drop Cable
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