Bharti Airtel has selected Tejas Networks to enhance Airtel’s optical network capacity in key metropolitan markets. Tejas will supply, install and support its state-of-the-art TJ1600 DWDM/OTN products for extending Airtel’s optical networks towards the edge, supporting 5G backhaul, B2B services and broadband applications.
The enhanced capacity will enable Airtel to deliver a superior experience to its customers as data consumption in India grows rapidly. Airtel has been making significant investments in expanding its metro network capacity as part of its 5G readiness and for catering to increased bandwidth consumption by fixed-line and enterprise customers.
Bharti Airtel is a leading integrated telecommunications company with operations across Asia and Africa.