BT demonstrates quantum-secure communication on revolutionary hollow core fibre cable

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BT conducts quantum-secure communication on revolutionary hollow core fibre cable
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BT conducts quantum-secure communication on revolutionary hollow core fibre cable

Trial of quantum key distribution over HCF cable is a 'world's first', BT claims

BT announced on Monday that it has achieved a new milestone in the development of quantum-secure communications by completing the 'the world's first' trial of quantum key distribution (QKD) over ho...

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