KPTCL to commercialise surplus dark fibre, expects ₹130 crore revenue

Bengaluru: The KPTCL has taken a significant step towards strengthening the state’s digital infrastructure by commercialising surplus ‘dark fibre’ on its 6,119-km optical ground wire network, officials said on Saturday.

The initiative is expected to generate substantial long-term revenue for the corporation while supporting the expansion of Karnataka’s digital connectivity ecosystem, they said.

‘Dark fibre’ refers to unused, unlit optical fibre in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited’s existing network that is not currently carrying data, officials said.