HFCL, a domestic telecom equipment company, has announced that it has received an order worth Rs. 179 crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run company, to supply 4G and 5G network equipment. Out of the total purchase order, worth Rs. 179 crores, HFCL has secured an order worth Rs. 141 crores, comprising Rs. 119 crores for capital expenditure and Rs. 22 crores for an annual maintenance contract.
HFCL will provide essential products and services to BSNL to support their 4G and 5G network requirements under this order. It includes initial planning, on-site surveys, supply installation, testing, commissioning, operations, and annual maintenance of microwave links.
HFCL's Managing Director, Mahendra Nahata, said, "With a strategic 'Make in India' approach, our cutting-edge 4G and 5G backhauling solution emphasizes capturing opportunities in global markets while aligning with the India Stack initiative. The deployment of these advanced solutions promises higher data transfer rates, low latency, and enhanced reliability and performance."
As part of the order, HFCL will supply indigenously designed and developed UBRs (Unlicensed Band Radio) in a 5 GHz frequency band with a capacity of 1 gigabit per second.
The statement further said, "The balance order of around Rs 38 Crore is expected to be released on completion of supply against the current Purchase Order. This significant win solidifies HFCL's position as a leader in indigenous 4G and 5G backhauling solutions."
