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KPTCL to commercialise surplus dark fibre, expects ₹130 crore revenue
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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) plans to commercialise surplus dark fibre from its 6,119 km optical ground wire network, leasing half of its fibre pairs to telecom and network service providers. This initiative is projected to generate around ₹130 crore in fixed revenue over 15 years and create a sustainable long-term revenue model while boosting Karnataka’s digital connectivity.
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KPTCL’s move opens a direct path for you telecom providers to access ready fibre infrastructure in Karnataka. This reduces deployment cost and time, making it easier to expand or enter the state’s digital market rapidly.
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