The KPTCL has taken a significant step towards strengthening the state’s digital infrastructure by commercialising surplus ‘dark fibre’ on its 6,119-km optical ground wire network, officials said on Saturday.
The initiative is expected to generate substantial long-term revenue for the corporation while supporting the expansion of Karnataka’s digital connectivity ecosystem, they said.
‘Dark fibre’ refers to unused, unlit optical fibre in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited’s existing network that is not currently carrying data, officials said.
Under the initiative, KPTCL will retain 12 of its 24 optical fibre pairs for captive grid communication requirements and lease the remaining 12 to licensed telecom service providers, data network companies and other authorised service providers on a commercial basis, the corporation said in a statement.
Following the completion of a competitive bidding process, the project is expected to generate approximately Rs 130 crore in fixe
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