這本雜志發表有關光通信網絡的論文。覆蓋范圍包括網絡和系統技術；網絡和系統架構；網絡訪問和控制；網絡設計、規劃和操作；互通；以及光學基礎設施的應用程序設計。本雜志發表了高質量的同行評議論文，介紹了光網絡通信各方面的研究成果、主要成果和趨勢。討論的主題包括運輸、接入和客戶場所網絡；本地、區域和全球網絡；跨洋和海底網絡；光學透明網絡；WDM、HWDM和OTDM網絡等等。

This journal publishes papers involving optical communication networks. Coverage includes network and system technologies; network and system architectures; network access and control; network design, planning, and operation; interworking; and application design for an optical infrastructureThis journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presenting research results, major achievements, and trends involving all aspects of optical network communications.Among the topics explored are transport, access, and customer premises networks; local, regional, and global networks; transoceanic and undersea networks; optical transparent networks; WDM, HWDM, and OTDM networks and more.