One specific problem is how the fibers and connectors cope with sub-zero temperatures. We break down exactly why this happens, what will fail first, and how to fix it yourself or force your ISP to do it right. However, certain factors related to cold weather can still impact fiber optic cable performance and longevity. This is particularly true in outdoor applications such as broadcast, telecommunications, civil engineering, FTTx (fiber to the x, including fiber to the home). Fiber optic cables are the backbone of modern communications, delivering high-speed data over long distances with minimal loss.