1. According to different transmission performance, distance and purpose, optical cables can be divided into subscriber optical cables, local optical cables, long-distance optical cables and submarine optical cables.

2. According to the different types of optical fibers used in optical cables, optical cables can be divided into single-mode optical cables and multi-mode optical cables.

3. According to the number of optical fiber cores in the optical cable, the optical cable can be divided into single core optical cable and dual core optical cable.

4. According to different reinforcement configuration methods, optical cables can be divided into central reinforcement optical cables, decentralized reinforcement optical cables, sheath reinforcement optical cables and integrated outer sheath optical cables.

5. According to different transmission conductors and media conditions, optical cables can be divided into metal free optical cables, ordinary optical cables and integrated optical cables (mainly used for railway special network communication lines).

6. According to different laying methods, optical cables can be divided into pipeline optical cables, directly buried optical cables, aerial optical cables and underwater optical cables.

7. According to different structures, optical cables can be divided into flat structure optical cables, layer twisted optical cables, skeleton optical cables, armored optical cables and high-density subscriber optical cables.