655 is an international standard that describes the geometrical, mechanical, and transmission attributes of a single-mode optical fibre and cable, developed by the Standardization Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T) that specifies one of the most popular. G. 657 single-mode optical fibers are the most common optical fiber types. This article will explain. G. Each fiber type is engineered with different refractive index profiles, dispersion properties, and bending performance to support specific applications—from long-distance. There are two primary sources of the specification of single-mode optical fiber. In this case, we are going to stablish the differences between G652 and G655 that belong to the ITU-T G. 655 is optimized for long-distance, high-speed transmission.