Tejas Networks has announced that it will be supplying its gigabit passive optical network (GPON) optical line terminal (OLT), optical network terminal (ONT) and management system for BharatNet Last Mile Connectivity (LMC) project in Tamil Nadu. The project is being implemented by Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Limited (TANFINET).
The BharatNet LMC project seeks to extend affordable high-speed connectivity to around 50,000 government institutions, public health centres and schools from the nearest BharatNet site at gram panchayat/block/district levels. Further, LMC infrastructure will also be leveraged to provide fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) service to rural households in Tamil Nadu through partnerships with local cable operators and telecom service providers.
Commenting on the announcement, Arnob Roy, chief operating officer (COO) and executive director, Tejas Networks said, “We are delighted to be selected as the primary broadband equipment supplier for this prestigious project. With our modular, feature-rich and future-proof portfolio of multi-gigabit GPON/ 10 gigabit symmetrical passive optical network (XGS-PON) products delivering enterprise-grade quality of service and resiliency features, Tejas is emerging as a technology partner of choice for both domestic and international FTTH rollouts.”
Meanwhile, Sunil Handoo, vice president, sales, Tejas Networks, said, “TANFINET’s BharatNet LMC project will enable Tamil Nadu’s rural citizens to experience the real benefits of high-speed broadband in their daily lives and help improve their social and economic well-being. As a leading IPR and research and development driven company in the telecom and networking sector, we have extensive experience in successfully delivering complex, high-performance networks of national importance. We look forward to working with all stakeholders to ensure a world-class broadband service experience for end-users.”
