STL wins Rs 250 cr deal to build Indian telco’s optical network for 5G

Digital networks provider STL on Tuesday said it has bagged a multi-year deal with one of India’s leading telecom operators worth Rs 250 crore, as the country gears up for 5G spectrum auction later this month.

STL will provide specialised optical fibres and deployment services to build the service provider’s network across nine telecom circles across the country.

According to industry sources, STL will help Airtel deliver a world-class customer experience through enhanced scalability, reduced latency and improved bandwidth.

“STL and the telecom service provider have been long-term partners in the optical connectivity space. In this project, STL will collaborate with the service provider to develop and build a competent network for India,” said Praveen Cherian, CEO, of STL Global Services.