A new nationwide fibre network project is set to strengthen India’s digital backbone as Nokia secures a major optical transport deployment contract.
Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia has won a pan-India deal from Constl, a subsidiary of Space World Group, to deploy a Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) optical transport network across the country. The project will start in Mumbai, India’s largest data centre hub, and later expand nationwide. Constl said the fibre rollout will create high-capacity digital infrastructure for seamless connectivity.
As Constl’s technology partner, Nokia will deliver high-capacity metro and data centre interconnectivity using its 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) platforms. The network is designed to support rapid growth in bandwidth demand driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence workloads, and OTT services. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Constl said the new optical transport network will support high-speed digital services and enable stronger inter-city connectivity. It is also prepared to provide high-capacity services along major national corridors connecting Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi through its national long-distance (NLD) network.
“By bringing together Constl’s nationwide fibre footprint with Nokia’s advanced photonic technology, we’re laying the foundation for the next generation of digital innovation in India,” said Ankit Goel, chairman and founder, Space World Group.
“Our partnership with Constl marks a significant milestone for India’s digital future. By deploying Nokia’s advanced 1830 PSS optical transport network, we are providing the high-capacity, ultra-reliable foundation needed to power next-generation AI, cloud services, and seamless digital experiences,” said Vito Di Maria, vice president (optical networks), Asia Pacific, Nokia.
The companies said the network will help meet rising data traffic needs and strengthen data centre interconnections across key regions. With Mumbai as the starting point, the rollout is expected to support enterprise, cloud, and digital service providers with scalable and reliable infrastructure.
The project reflects the growing demand for optical transport networks in India as data usage increases across industries. It also highlights the role of fibre-based networks in enabling advanced technologies and digital services nationwide.
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