Aerial Drop Cables
Self-supporting drops for pole runs.
Self-supporting aerial drop cable — figure-8 construction with integrated messenger for span-to-home deployments.

At a glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | Figure-8 self-supporting |
| Messenger | Steel / FRP |
| Fibre | G.657.A2 |
| Fibre count | 1 – 12 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.
Aerial Drop Cables is one of the 12 cable types we carry across our Connectivity range — chosen for the way you actually deploy.
Figure-8 self-supporting construction
Integrated steel or FRP messenger
UV-stable LSZH jacket
G.657.A2 bend-insensitive
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 aerial drop cables earns its keep.
Aerial FTTH spans
Pole-to-home drops
Rural overbuild
Estate aerial routes
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.
- sales@altnets.co.uk
- +44 (0) 20 3997 8994
- Brighton · United Kingdom
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