BSNL Picks Sterlite

PUNE, India -- Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd., India’s only global provider andintegrated manufacturer of optical fiber today announced that it has received a contract from BSNL formanufacture and supply of high fiber count Ribbon Fiber Optic Cables. These cables would be installed inBNSL’s Pan-India Optical Fiber Access Network (OAN). The contract is valued at Rs 380 Million andsupplies would be completed within the next 6 months.

Sterlite is the pioneer of ribbon fiber optic cables in India and has supplied over 60% of the country’srequirements of these specialized cables since Year 2003. Sterlite RIBBON-LITE Fiber Optic Cables aresuitable for installation in cable ducts. These cables are ideally suited for bandwidth rich networks andare typically installed in the access network. The cables are designed to operate from -30oC to +70oC,thus spanning all possible deployment conditions. These cables provide an efficient means to achieve highfiber density, as well as reduce the time per fiber required for installation.

Says Mr K S Rao, CMO - Telecom, “Over the last 3 years, Sterlite hasintroduced 17 products designed for the rapidly evolving needs of theGlobal & Indian Telecom. We are grateful to BSNL for recognizing ourcapability of providing cutting-edge solutions for the Indian TelecomIndustry.”

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