- Microscan will deploy Nokia’s 400G+ DWDM solution with PSE and 1830 PSS
- Partnership will support enterprises, hyperscalers, and OTT providers in India
What happened: Deal aims to modernise metro and regional networks in Maharashtra and Gujarat
Nokia and Microscan Infocommtech have entered into a partnership to roll out a high-capacity optical network across western India. The first phase covers the state of Maharashtra, including cities such as Mumbai and Pune, with plans to extend into Gujarat.
Microscan will use Nokia’s optical transport solution, which brings together the Photonic Service Engine (PSE) family and the 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) line system, based on the CDC-F 2.0 architecture.
The new system is a dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) backbone capable of 400 G and above per wave. It is designed to provide greater flexibility, speed, and resilience as demand grows. Microscan said the upgrade will meet the needs of enterprises, hyperscalers, OTT firms, and financial institutions.
Founder Sandeep Donde noted that the Maharashtra build forms the starting point for a nationwide National Long Distance (NLD) network. The architecture is also expected to reduce downtime caused by fibre cuts, increase network reliability, and strengthen service level agreements. From Nokia’s side, Vito Di Maria, vice-president of optical networks in Asia Pacific, said the solution is cloud-optimised and future-ready. Microscan, established in 1999, already runs fibre infrastructure in Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur and Goa, and also operates businesses in cloud, DevOps, and cybersecurity.
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Why it’s important
The deal is another step in India’s drive to grow and improve its digital infrastructure. Rising demand for data from cloud services, streaming platforms, and enterprise use is pushing network operators to refresh their optical backbones. The Nokia-Microscan partnership gives a low-cost and scalable network base that can help match the strength of larger carriers.
The upgrade also builds resilience and reduces the risk of service breaks in a country where fibre damage is common. Stronger promises on uptime and performance are key for financial firms and other businesses that need constant connectivity. For Microscan, the project is a move toward a pan-India network with room to lower both capital and operating costs over time.
