Indigenously designed TJ1400 routers to power India’s rural broadband backbone across nine states and five union territories.
Tejas Networks has emerged as the leading supplier of IP routing products for BharatNet Phase III, winning equipment contracts for seven of the twelve packages announced so far. This milestone positions Tejas as the largest contributor by package count in the government’s flagship program to bridge India’s digital divide.
BharatNet Phase III aims to create a robust, scalable middle-mile network using IP-MPLS technology, ensuring high-quality broadband reaches every rural citizen. As part of this nationwide rollout, Tejas will deploy over 50,000 TJ1400 routers across 57,000 Gram Panchayats and 2,000 Blocks, spanning nine states—Bihar, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur—and five union territories.
Sanjay Malik, Chief Strategy and Business Officer at Tejas Networks. “This reflects our commitment to India’s digital transformation with next-generation products that combine innovation and reliability.”
The TJ1400 family, designed and developed in India, is already proven in mission-critical networks. Its deployment in BharatNet underscores Tejas Networks’ growing stature as a world-class telecom OEM delivering carrier-grade solutions that meet global standards.
“We are delighted to maintain our track record as a leading telecom equipment partner for BharatNet deployments,” said Sanjay Malik, Chief Strategy and Business Officer at Tejas Networks. “This reflects our commitment to India’s digital transformation with next-generation products that combine innovation and reliability.”
Sunil Handoo, Vice President of Sales, added: “We thank our PIA partners for their trust and look forward to accelerating middle-mile upgrades to deliver high-speed connectivity to underserved communities.”
Tejas Networks is partnering with five major Project Implementation Agencies—NCC, Polycab, Invenia-STL Networks, GR Infraprojects, and ITI—for this phase. Backed by the Tata Group, Tejas continues to play a pivotal role in India’s telecom revolution, reinforcing its position as a key enabler of rural broadband and inclusive growth.
