In today’s digital era, where technology has become the engine of existence for people and businesses alike, stable and high-speed internet connectivity is no doubt the fuel that keeps the engine operational. As the country with one of highest smartphone penetration in the world, India is not only the second largest telecom market globally, but is also positioned at the cusp of nextgen technological advancements. While customers expect everything on-the-go and easily accessible at their fingertips, businesses now prioritize minimizing downtime to the maximum extent possible, making fibernet their preferred mode of connectivity over broadband. Championing this fibernet revolution in the country through its deep industry expertise and suite of telecom infrastructure services is Chennai-based GSUS StarTechnologie.

GSUS Star Technologie was founded by NM Lakshminarayanan (Founder & CEO) with a vision to revolutionize the telecom industry by providing advanced telecom solutions that are reliable, efficient and cost-effective. During his 22 years’ tenure in the telecom sector, Lakshminarayanan witnessed firsthand the critical gaps that existed in the telecom market, where the vendors associated with operators were either new entrants or lacked proper knowledge of the industry. Viewing this as a potential business opportunity that can also benefit the customers, he incepted GSUS Star Technologie in 2021. Initially started with fibernet rollouts, the company then forayed into maintenance services as well for operators in Tamil Nadu and gradually expanded across South India, and recently into Delhi as well.

“Back then, there were massive fibernet rollouts happening nationwide to provide all villages and Gram Panchayats with internet connectivity as part of the government’s Digital India initiative. We started initially by doing the rollout for TANFINET(Tamil Nadu Fibernet Corporation) along with Smart city projects, L&T, Sterlite and Pace Digitek, where we were able to successfully complete 1200+ Km of fibernet rollout through AI-driven network planning across 12 districts of Tamil Nadu within just six months. This project not only earned us widespread recognition for our speed, quality and execution excellence but also got the game rolling for us, with all major telecom operators being part of our clientele now”, proudly says Lakshminarayanan.

All-inclusive Service Portfolio

Under the aegis of Lakshminarayanan, GSUS Star Technologie has evolved into a full-scale fibernet and telecom infrastructure company. Some of the major services that it offers include FTTX & Intracity/Intercity Fibernet Rollout, OFC Maintenance, EV Charging Infrastructure Installation & Maintenance, Mobile Tower Construction & Maintenance, and Installation & Commissioning of BTS, MW, IBS & Wi-Fi Networks, to name a few. Fibernet rollout and maintenance being its primary forte and flagship verticals, the key services under the former include survey & planning, trenching & duct installation, cable blowing & pulling, splicing & termination, and testing & commissioning. In terms of maintenance, its major service offerings include fiber network maintenance, utility maintenance, ISP infrastructure, emergency response, and performance optimization.

“As one of India’s premier telecom infrastructure companies, GSUS Star Technologie is on a mission to set new benchmarks in the telecom industry by consistently exceeding client expectations by leveraging our expertise and visionary leadership. Thus, we are at the forefront of providing cutting-edge, top-quality and innovative services that help our clients maintain a competitive edge in the market. Due to our diverse portfolio of services, we’ve strongly cemented our position as one of the

most sought after and one-stop destination for every telecom and fibernet infrastructure requirements”, adds Lakshminarayanan.

Standing a Class Apart

Unlike other companies who subcontract and outsource their processes to third-party vendors, GSUS Star Technologie ensures that every process or task of the project, right from planning to rollout and maintenance, is done in-house. This has not only helped it maintain top-notch quality across all phases of the project, but also ensure timely deliveries as well. Further bidding adieu to reliance on external parties, the company also owns all the necessary machinery and equipment, including HDD machine, OTDR instrument, DIGI tracker, splicing machine (single & ribbon), pole anchoring machine and a lot more. Not stopping there, GSUS Star Technologie also has its own fleet of 270+ vehicles that have been pivotal in handling its operation and maintenance processes with ease, while ensuring timely support for its customers.

We are at the forefront of providing cutting edge, top-quality and innovative services that help our clients maintain a competitive edge in the market

Advanced technology integration has been yet another highlight of GSUS Star Technologie service delivery, wherein it employs a host of niche technical practices. This includes AI-powered network designing, GIS-based deployment planning, predictive maintenance & outage management through AI, IoT-enabled smart network diagnostics, drone based site inspections for speed & accuracy, automated fiber testing & splicing for higher deployment efficiency, and real time monitoring & auto-ticketing. While regional hubs help the company stay agile and localized, employing local project leaders enables hassle-free navigation of municipal rules and cultural nuances. This also facilitates complete adherence to all state-level telecom policies and seamless execution across all geographies. To further ensure rapid and timely deployment of each project, GSUS Star Technologie utilizes prefab and modular construction techniques as well.

“Our success is powered by our people. We prioritize job opportunities for individuals from rural and village backgrounds, especially those educated in government institutions, creating real impact at the grassroots level. Follow a hybrid workforce model(in-house + contractual) to handle projects at scale, we ensure high team morale through transparent rewards systems, regular upskilling, and on-ground leadership programs. Also, as part of our CSR initiative, we’re committed to creating equality in education and employment by conducting regular skill-building drives for under privileged communities, thus ensuring that even those from humble backgrounds can thrive in high-tech sectors”, Lakshminarayanan further elucidates.

Star-studded Business Journey

Till date, GSUS Star Technologie has successfully completed over 40 projects for 25+ customers across more than 60 cities across India. As a standing testament to its excellent track record so far and industry-benchmark practices, GSUS Star Technologie has been conferred with numerous awards and recognitions such as ‘Excellence in Innovative Telecom Infrastructure’ award at the Indian Achievers Award’ 2024 ‘Hind Rattan Award’ – 2024 Oxford university at London and ‘Outstanding & Most Innovative Telecom Infrastructure Leadership Award’ – 2024 in Thailand. Some of the major clients that it has catered to include Tata, L&T, Mahindra, ACT Fibernet, Airtel, BSNL, Jio, Vodafone, Quadgen and Ashoka Buildcon, Lineage, and Pace Digitek, to name a few.

Currently having a strong foothold across India, going forward, GSUS Star Technologie plans to foray into international markets and is already in the process of entering Africa and Southeast Asia regions. Additionally, it is also looking forward to soon procure its ISP and IP-1 licenses to start offering enterprise internet and end-user broadband services. Along with launching a Green Tower initiative to utilize renewable energy sources, the company will also be establishing an R&D center to develop AI-based solutions and automate its survey and testing processes. Keeping in mind the strong emergence of EVs into mainstream, GSUS Star Technologie plans to get into EV charging installations as well in the days to come.

“We have always been committed to achieving 100 percent digitalization of all transactions across our organization, and are proud to announce that we have recently achieved ISO 9001-QMS, ISO-14001-2015-EMS and ISO-45001-2018 OHS”, concludes Lakshminarayanan.

NM Lakshminarayanan, Founder & CEO, GSUS Star Technologie

NM Lakshminarayanan, Founder & CEO Lakshminarayanan is a seasoned telecom infrastructure expert with an illustrious career spanning over 22 years. Prior to founding GSUS in 2021, he has successfully handled key positions across globally renowned conglomerates such as Reliance Communications, Mahindra, GTL, TVS and Aircel.

Quick Facts

•Year of Establishment: 2021
•Total Workforce: 2,000+
•Office Locations: Chennai (HQ), with offices in
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Delhi
•Service Offerings: FTTx Rollout(FTTH, FTTB,FTTC), Mobile Tower Infrastructure, Small Cell & IBS
Solutions, Ducting, Cabling & Trenching, EV Charging Station Infrastructure, Smart City & IoT Integration, and
Network Operations & Managed Services