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Delhi Metro To Enhance Internet Connectivity With 700 Km Fiber Network; Rollout To Start With Pink And Magenta Lines
The Delhi Metro (represetative Photo)
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has partnered with Beckhaul Digital Technologies Private Limited to enhance internet connectivity throughout its network.
As part of this initiative, Beckhaul Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd will lay 700 km of fiber optic cables along all metro lines, including the Airport Line, the DMRC said in a statement.
The rollout will take place in phases, with Pink and Magenta Lines being the first to go live, and the rest expected to be ready in the next six months.
According to the DMRC, the fiber network will act as a backbone for high-speed internet, supporting telecom companies, internet service providers, data centers, and smart city projects.
This project aligns with the Indian government’s vision of creating a digitally connected nation. It aims to help telecom providers deliver faster, more reliable internet while enabling DMRC to optimise its existing infrastructure.
The DMRC said that this initiative supports the Government of India’s vision for a digitally connected nation.
"It will help telecom companies deliver faster, more reliable internet while allowing DMRC to make better use of its existing infrastructure. With increasing demand for high-speed internet and 5G expansion, this project will play a key role in making Delhi better connected and future-ready," it added.
