Nokia Wins Pan-India DWDM Optical Transport Deal from Constl

• Nokia to deploy a DWDM optical transport network in India, starting in Mumbai
• The network will support cloud, AI, and OTT services with high-capacity metro and data center interconnectivity
• The network will expand to key corridors like Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi

Nokia, a Finnish telecom equipment manufacturer, has established a contract with Space World Group subsidiary Constl to build a nationwide Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) optical transport network throughout India.

The network rollout will begin in Mumbai, India’s primary data center hub, and expand across the country to provide high-capacity digital infrastructure for seamless connectivity.

As Constl’s technology partner, Nokia will power the network using its 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) platforms, facilitating metro and data center interconnectivity (DCI).

This new optical transport solution is designed to meet the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by cloud computing, AI workloads, and OTT services.

Ankit Goel, Chairman & Founder, Space World Group stated, “By bringing together Constl’s nationwide fibre footprint with Nokia's advanced photonic technology, we're laying the foundation for the next generation of digital innovation in India”.

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Vito Di Maria, Vice President (optical networks), Asia Pacific, Nokia added, “Our partnership with Constl marks a significant milestone for India's digital future. By deploying Nokia's advanced 1830 PSS optical transport network, we are providing the high-capacity, ultra-reliable foundation needed to power next-generation AI, cloud services, and seamless digital experiences”.

Constl announced its readiness to provide high-capacity services operational across vital national transportation routeswhich connects Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi through its national long-distance (NLD) network although the financial aspects of the agreement remain undisclosed.

The partnership aims to improve India's digital infrastructure while responding to the increasing requirement for fast and effective high-speed internet service.