30 November 2023

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) is reportedly making moves to convince operators in Angola, Gambia, and Mauritius to buy telecoms equipment from Indian companies.

TCIL has conducted market surveys for Angola, Gambia, and Mauritius, and aims to pitch Indian equipment from C-DoT and Tejas as viable upgrade alternatives.
India has been keen to build itself up as a major exporter of telecoms equipment, particularly for 5G and 6G. The Department of Telecommunication’s R&D arm, Centre for

Development of Telematics (C-DoT) has been developing indigenous solutions for 4G and 5G networks.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has deployed C-DoT’s 4G core, as well as radio equipment from Tejas Networks. It’s planning to deploy C-DoT’s standalone 5G equipment next year, including a 5G SA radio, core and IP Multimedia System.

Mauritius Telecom has already agreed to a proof of concept on one of its islands, starting with three 4G base stations and a hybrid optical line terminal (OLT) from Tejas with a converged core from C-DoT, plus a one E-band radio from Astra. Gamtel and its wireless arm Gamcel are also keen on the idea and have recommended that the government to adopt TCIL’s proposal.