New Delhi, February 21 (HS): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday signed an agreement with M/s Beckhaul Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd to install and maintain high-speed optical fiber network across all metro corridors. The project will improve internet connectivity in the Delhi-NCR Metro network.

As part of this initiative, M/s Beckhaul Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd will lay 700 km of fiber optic cable on all metro lines including the Airport Line. The rollout will take place in phases, with the Pink and Magenta lines going live first and the rest expected to be ready in the next six months.

According to DMRC, the fiber network will act as the backbone for high-speed internet, supporting telecom companies, internet service providers, data centers and smart city projects. It will also help in the smooth rollout of 5G services in Delhi-NCR.

According to DMRC, this initiative supports the Government of India's vision of a digitally connected nation. It will help telecom companies provide faster, more reliable internet while allowing DMRC to better utilize its existing infrastructure. With the growing demand for high-speed internet and 5G expansion, this project will play a vital role in making Delhi better connected and future-ready.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar