Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


Today, one of the top digital network integrators in the business revealed its financial results for the three months that ended September 30, 2022. Revenues were Rs 1,768 crores, up 17% YoY and 12% QoQ for STL, indicating healthy growth. The US and Europe accounted for over 70% of total income. STL’s status as a leading global partner for 5G and FTTH was further solidified by a sizable order book worth Rs 11,697 crores.
The Deployment of 5G, FTTH, and Data Centres Is Speeding Up Globally
The global roll-out of 5G, FTTH, and data centres is accelerating, and optical demand is on a steady upward trajectory. By 2024, it is anticipated that the market for optical fibre cable will be worth around $10 Billion.
The long-awaited 5G roll-out in India has begun and will heavily rely on fibre, with telcos intending to lay 2,00,000 cable kilometres and spend between $1.5 Bn and $2.5 Bn on fibre roll-out over the next two to three years. In this current decade of network construction, both in India and abroad, STL has already made significant investments for this demand cycle and is playing a crucial role.
STL is moving in the right direction to join the top three optical players worldwide. The world now recognises broadband as a basic necessity, according to Ankit Agarwal, managing director of STL, who expressed confidence in the company’s future trajectory. The attempts to link the remaining 40% of the world are being coordinated by 5G, FTTH, and rural connection initiatives. In this decade of network construction, fiberisation will take centre stage, and STL is completely equipped to satisfy this need with its worldwide capabilities, top personnel, and technology-led solutions. To quickly and sustainably establish these networks, we are always coming up with new ideas.