An optical fiber cable that sustains reduced increase in transmission loss
and optical fiber breakage when subject to external pressure exerted
thereon, comprises an aggregate of elements including central buffer
filaments disposed in the center part of the optical fiber cable and a
plurality of optical fibers disposed around the central buffer filaments,
as well as circumferential strength filaments disposed around the outer
periphery of the aggregate of elements, and a sheath covering the
circumferential strength filaments.