The technology enterprise and integrated next-generation communications product and solution provider, HCFL Limited, recently announced the successful commissioning of BSNL's Network Infrastructure Enhancement Project. HCFL has commissioned the advanced version of Broadband Network Gateway (BNG), with Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS) architecture and associated subscriber Policy Manager & Authentication platform under the project.

The project involved a nationwide deployment across India, with a total value of Rs 390 crore, including Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The new architecture will allow BSNL to elevate its Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) based broadband network service expansion. This infrastructure upgradation to CUPS infrastructure, will transform BSNL's network to support high-end enterprise customers as well as to bridge the digital divide, particularly in rural and remote areas.

The upgraded BNG infrastructure will serve as the internet gateway for all enterprise and home users of BSNL, as well as for the existing BharatNet network of 1.5 Lac Gram Panchayats and the upcoming pan-India BharatNet expansion in Phase –III.  The project began in October, 2022 and was commissioned in August 2024.

"HFCL is proud to have successfully executed one-of-the-world's largest Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS) architecture-based Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) deployments for BSNL. This nationwide network enhancement project, covering the length and breadth of India will serve all broadband and enterprise consumers of BSNL for many years to come. The success of this project, marked by significant achievements and technical milestones, reinforces our position as a trusted partner for our customers. It has laid a strong foundation for modernizing with new technologies, enhancing network efficiency, scalability, and service quality across the Indian telecommunications landscape." said, Mahendra Nahata, Managing Director of HFCL.