Optical Communication Bands
| Band | Descriptor | Wavelength (nm) |
| O Band | Original | 1260 - 1360 |
| E Band | Extended | 1360 - 1460 |
| S Band | Short Wavelength | 1460 - 1530 |
| C Band | Conventional | 1530 - 1565 |
| L Band | Long Wavelength | 1565 - 1625 |
| U Band | Ultralong Wavelength | 1625 - 1675 |
From http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/154