Corning Cable Systems Comparison Chart
| ALTOS® LST™ Cable | FREEDM® LST Cable | ||||
| Application | Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Design Standard | ICES-640 | ICEA-696 | ICEA-596 | ICEA-596 | ICEA-696 |
| Fiber/Cable Construction | 250 μm LT | 250 μm LT | 900 μm TBII® Buffered Fiber | 900 μm TBII® Buffered Fiber | 900 μm TBII® Buffered Fiber |
| Aerial | Lashed | Lashed | No | No | Lashed |
| Duct | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Flame Rating | None | Riser OFNR | Riser OFNR | Plenum OFNP | Plenum OFNP |
| Waterblocked | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Jacket Color | Black | Black | Orange/Yellow/Aqua | Orange/Yellow/Aqua | Black |
| UV-resistant | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lowest Operating Temperature | -40°C | -40°C | -20°C | 0°C | -40°C |
| Tensile Strength (lbs) | 600 | 300 | 150 | 100 | 300 |
| Crush Resistance (N/cm) | 220 | 220 | 100 | 100 | 220 |
| Impact Resistance (N.m) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 4.4 |
| Cable Diameter (12 fiber) (mm) |
11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |