Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Tejas Networks Leads BharatNet Phase III IP Routing
Tejas Networks, a company that makes telecom equipment, has won contracts to supply IP Routing equipment for 7 out of 12 packages in BharatNet Phase III.
BharatNet is a government program that aims to provide high-quality broadband to rural areas in India.
Tejas will be providing its TJ1400 routers, which are designed and developed in India, to 9 states and 5 union territories.
Over 50,000 routers will be deployed across 57,000 Gram Panchayats and 2000 Blocks.
The company is partnering with five leading Project Implementation Agencies for this deployment.
Tejas Networks is part of the Tata Group and has been a key contributor to India's digital transformation initiatives.
Tejas Networks awarded IP Routing equipment contracts for 7 out of 12 BharatNet Phase III packages.
The company will supply over 50,000 TJ1400 routers to 9 states and 5 union territories.
TJ1400 routers will be deployed across 57,000 Gram Panchayats and 2000 Blocks.
Tejas Networks is partnering with five leading Project Implementation Agencies for the deployment.
The company is part of the Tata Group and has been a key contributor to India's digital transformation initiatives.
- Who
- Tejas Networks
- What
- Awarded IP Routing equipment contracts for BharatNet Phase III
- When
- December 11, 2023
- Where
- India (9 states and 5 union territories)
- Why
- To create a robust, reliable, and scalable middle-mile network for BharatNet using IP-MPLS technology
- Company
- Tejas Networks
- Project
- BharatNet Phase III
- Packages Won
- 7 out of 12
- States Involved
- 9 states and 5 union territories
- Routers to be Deployed
- Over 50,000 TJ1400 routers
- Gram Panchayats Covered
- 57,000 GPs
- Blocks Covered
- 2000 Blocks
- PIA Partners
- NCC, Polycab, Invenia-STL Networks, GR Infraprojects, ITI
