HFCL has received advance purchase orders (APOs) worth Rs 2,167.65 crore for the supply of optical fibre cables, telecom equipment, and related accessories under BharatNet Phase III.
The contract, awarded by Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL), covers the Uttar Pradesh (East) and Uttar Pradesh (West) Telecom Circles. The scope of work includes the supply of materials over three years and a maintenance contract for ten years, which includes a one-year warranty period.
Under the scope, HFCL will ensure the supply, installation, and upkeep of telecom equipment and optical fibre infrastructure to enhance connectivity in these regions, under BharatNet, aimed at bridging the digital divide.