What are some disadvantages of using optical cable in telecommunications service ?

1. Huge Cost of cable itself.

2. Costly Transmitters & Receivers.

3. Installation & Splicing is costly and difficult.

4. Fragility of Fiber.

5. Optical Fiber communications needs repeaters after some calculated distances.

6. Optical fiber needs more protection around than others.

basic disadvantages as it is not easy to tap.