Tejas Networks announced on March 30, 2026, that it has cumulatively shipped over 17,000 TJ1400 IP/MPLS routers for the Government of India’s BharatNet Phase III project. These devices are being deployed across 9 states and 5 union territories via Project Implementation Agency (PIA) partners, supporting the middle-mile network expansion. Tejas Networks is slated to supply nearly 60,000 TJ1400 routers in total for this national digital empowerment initiative.
Tejas Networks Reaches Major BharatNet Milestone
On March 30, 2026, Tejas Networks confirmed achieving a significant operational milestone by shipping over 17,000 TJ1400 IP/MPLS routers designated for the BharatNet Phase III project. The company’s industry-leading routers are currently carrying live traffic across multiple locations within 9 states and 5 union territories, managed by its Project Implementation Agency (PIA) partners.
The overall commitment for BharatNet Phase III involves supplying nearly 60,000 TJ1400 routers. These devices will facilitate crucial middle-mile connectivity deployed across more than 55,000 Gram Panchayats (GPs) and 2,000 Blocks nationwide.
Technology Powering Rural Broadband
The TJ1400 routers are highlighted for their modular and compact, next-generation access and aggregation capabilities, designed for terabit-scale IP/MPLS networks. They utilize Tejas Networks’ pioneering Software-defined Hardware™ architecture, ensuring a flexible, scalable, and reliable network infrastructure essential for supporting the digital empowerment goal of rural India.
Arnob Roy, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, emphasized that this announcement strongly endorses Tejas Networks’ capabilities in complex technology areas, positioning the company as a high-quality, global-scale supplier for critical infrastructure projects.
About Tejas Networks
Tejas Networks Ltd. designs and manufactures networking products for various sectors, including telecom service providers, ISPs, utilities, defense, and government entities in over 75 countries. The company is a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. serving as the majority shareholder.
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