New Delhi, February 23 HFCL Ltd, a homegrown telecom equipment company, has joined the consortium of a research project funded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), led by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi). The project focuses on advancing hollow-core fiber (HCF) technology for next-generation communication networks.
Hollow-core fiber is an optical fiber that significantly reduces latency and energy consumption compared to conventional fiber.
Globally, it is being explored for high-capacity, long-haul, and latency-sensitive network applications, including advanced data centers and next-generation telecom infrastructure.
With hyperscalers now racing to build AI data centers, hollow-core fiber is emerging as the critical backbone for 6G, quantum networks, and ultra-low-latency infrastructure.
According to a release, HFCL Limited has joined the consortium led by IIT Delhi, which is focused on advancing hollow-core fiber technology for next-generation communication networks.
The project aims to develop novel optical fiber technologies relevant to future 6G and quantum communication systems. As a consortium partner, HFCL will contribute industry expertise, manufacturing insights, and application knowledge to support the translational aspects of the research, the release added.
"With increasing AI workloads, demand for hyperscale computing, and the evolution towards 6G networks, the need for ultra-low-latency optical infrastructure is expected to grow significantly. The DoT-supported initiative aims to strengthen India's indigenous capabilities in this strategically important domain," according to a release.