Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet

What Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet does

Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet Limited (APSFL) is a Public Sector Undertaking wholly owned by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, incorporated in October 2015 under the Companies Act, 2013 and operating under the state's Infrastructure & Investment Department. The company was established to undertake the works of AP Fibregrid and now operates as the state's primary fiber broadband service provider, delivering triple play services (Internet, IPTV, and Telephone) over GPON/fiber-to-the-home infrastructure to residential and enterprise customers across Andhra Pradesh.

APSFL's product portfolio is organized into two segments. Domestic plans range from an entry-level Home Ultra tier at ₹190/month to a premium Home Premium tier at ₹599/month, offering speeds from 7 Mbps to 45 Mbps with FUP data allowances of 150 GB to 1,000 GB and bundled IPTV access (250+ channels) and voice telephony. Enterprise plans span ₹999 to ₹2,499/month, providing internet leased lines, MPLS VPN, broadband, and surveillance services to government institutions and commercial customers. Distribution combines direct sales through 38+ district and zonal offices, a toll-free support line (1800 599 5555), and an empaneled channel of local cable operators (LCOs) and multi-system operators (MSOs) for last-mile delivery.

The company monetizes through recurring subscription revenue across home and enterprise plans, supplemented by a segmented IPTV advertising platform with demographic and geographic targeting. A flagship strategic initiative is APSFL's role in the Amended BharatNet Programme, executed in partnership with Digital Bharat Nidhi, BSNL, and APBIL, which targets broadband coverage of 13,426 Gram Panchayats across Andhra Pradesh with ₹2,432 crore of central government funding and an expected 500,000+ rural home fiber connections. Adjacent partnerships with IBM, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro position APSFL within a state-led telecom and emerging-tech test bed anchored at Amaravati and Visakhapatnam. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the company operates as a non-discriminatory national-access provider under government mandate rather than as a profit-maximizing commercial ISP.

Name

Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet

Legal name

Andhra Pradesh State Fibernet

Website

https://apsfl.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet Limited (APSFL) is a government-owned PSU of Andhra Pradesh that delivers fiber-based triple-play broadband (Internet, IPTV, Telephone) and enterprise connectivity services to residential, enterprise, and government customers across the state, including rural rollout via the BharatNet Programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications / Fiber Broadband Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber-to-the-Premises/Building (FTTP/FTTB) Operators (HDAIACAC), Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators (HDAIACAG), Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC)

Keywords

• Fiber broadband services
• Triple play telecom
• IPTV services
• Enterprise leased lines
• Rural connectivity BharatNet

Headquarters

HQ city

Vijayawada

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Residential Broadband Services: Monthly subscription fees from home broadband plans ranging from ₹190 to ₹599 per month, with varying speed tiers (7-100 Mbps) and data allowances (150 GB to 1000 GB FUP).
2. Enterprise Internet Services: Business-grade internet leased lines and MPLS VPN services sold to enterprises and government organizations at premium pricing (₹999 to ₹2499 per month).
3. IPTV Services: Television broadcasting services bundled with internet plans, offering 250+ channels including HD and Pay channels, with advertising revenue from targeted ad placements.
4. Advertising Services: Targeted advertising opportunities on the IPTV platform with demographic segmentation capabilities (location-based, age group, occupation-based targeting) for local and regional advertisers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet Limited (APSFL) operates a state-owned fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network delivering Internet, IPTV (250+ channels including Pay and HD), and telephone (triple play) services to residential and enterprise customers across Andhra Pradesh. It is the implementing agency for the state component of the Government of India's BharatNet Programme, extending rural broadband connectivity to 13,426 Gram Panchayats. Enterprise offerings include Internet Leased Lines, MPLS VPN, broadband, surveillance, and IVRS services.

Product overview

Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet Limited (APSFL) is a PSU 100% owned by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, established in October 2015 under the Companies Act, 2013. The company operates as a fiber broadband service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services organized into Domestic (Home Ultra, Home Pie, Home Life, Home Basic, Home Essential, Home Premium) and Enterprise (Enterprise Basic, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Premium) plans. Core service offerings include Internet, Telephone, IPTV (250+ channels), Internet Leased Lines, MPLS VPN, Broadband, Surveillance, and IVRS. The company also participates in the BharatNet Programme in partnership with Digital Bharat Nidhi, BSNL, and APBIL to expand rural broadband connectivity across 13,426 Gram Panchayats. APSFL's services are delivered through GPON/ fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure providing triple play services (IPTV, Internet, Telephone) to rural and remote areas of Andhra Pradesh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Internet (Fiber Broadband) Full fiber broadband service for residential customers providing high-speed internet connectivity across rural and urban Andhra Pradesh, offered as part of triple play bundles and as a standalone home broadband service.
• Domestic Telephone Service Voice telephony service provided over APSFL's fiber network and bundled with internet and IPTV as part of home triple play plans.
• IPTV Service Internet Protocol Television service delivered over APSFL's fiber network offering 250+ TV channels including Pay and HD channels, a curated app store, YouTube, video on demand, social media apps, video recording, and games for residential subscribers.
• Internet Leased Lines Dedicated internet connectivity service for businesses requiring consistent bandwidth and SLA-backed performance, sold to enterprises and government organizations at premium monthly pricing.
• MPLS VPN Multiprotocol Label Switching Virtual Private Network service enabling secure site-to-site connectivity for enterprise networks, sold as part of APSFL's enterprise product suite.
• Enterprise Broadband Business-grade broadband services for commercial establishments, institutions, and government offices requiring reliable, higher-speed connectivity.
• Enterprise Surveillance Video surveillance solutions integrated with APSFL's fiber network infrastructure, providing security monitoring for enterprise and government customers.
• IVRS (Interactive Voice Response System) Interactive Voice Response System service hosted at ivrs.apsfl.co.in providing automated customer service and information delivery for APSFL subscribers.
• BharatNet Programme Implementation Government rural broadband connectivity initiative executed by APSFL in partnership with Digital Bharat Nidhi, APBIL, and BSNL covering 13,426 Gram Panchayats, providing upgrades and new broadband coverage across Andhra Pradesh.
• IPTV Advertising Platform Targeted advertising opportunities on the APSFL IPTV platform enabling advertisers to reach subscribers using demographic segmentation (location-based by district/mandal, age group, and occupation such as agriculture or business).

Quantifiable outcome

• Coverage of 13,426 Gram Panchayats under BharatNet expansion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Digital Bharat NidhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Digital Bharat Nidhi signed agreement with Government of Andhra Pradesh and state entities including APBIL, BSNL, and APSFL to implement the Amended BharatNet Programme covering 13,426 Gram Panchayats with ₹24.32 billion Government of India funding.
• Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion Cabinet approved ₹2,432 crore financial support for Amended BharatNet Programme to expand broadband connectivity to rural Andhra Pradesh, facilitating over 500,000 rural home fiber connections.
• Andhra Pradesh BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (APBIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPBIL serves as the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for executing the BharatNet project in Andhra Pradesh, with APSFL as a key implementation partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL): Another central/state-owned telecom PSU offering fixed-line, broadband and enterprise leased-line services in Indian metros; structurally similar to APSFL on government ownership, fixed-line DNA, and enterprise/SMB focus.
• Tata Play (formerly Tata Sky): India's largest DTH and emerging IPTV operator; directly comparable to APSFL's IPTV service (250+ channels, HD/Pay tiers) and overlaps on bundled broadband-distribution partnerships.
• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL): India's state-owned telecom operator offering broadband, landline, and IPTV services; a direct BharatNet implementation partner of APSFL in Andhra Pradesh and the most natural functional peer given overlapping product, customer, and government-mandate positioning.
• Hathway / GTPL Hathway: Major cable broadband and MSO operators in India offering HFC + FTTH broadband and cable TV services; comparable on LCO/MSO-led last-mile distribution and IPTV bundling — directly mirrors APSFL's LCO/MSO channel-partner model.
• Bharti Airtel Xstream Fiber: Bharti Airtel's consumer and enterprise FTTH brand with bundled IPTV and OTT apps; directly comparable to APSFL's triple-play Home plans and Enterprise leased-line offerings, particularly in AP's tier-1 and tier-2 cities.
• ACT Fibernet: Atria Convergence Technologies operates an FTTH broadband service across southern India including AP/Telangana, targeting high-speed residential and SME customers — directly comparable to APSFL on speed tiers, FUP-based pricing, and enterprise/SMB segment.
• Kerala State FiberNet Limited (KSFL): Kerala's state-owned fiber network PSU operating under the same state-mandate model as APSFL — Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) — providing affordable FTTH and enterprise services; the closest like-for-like peer for a state-government-owned fiber ISP business.
• Reliance Jio Fiber: Pan-India FTTH service from Reliance Jio offering broadband with bundled IPTV and landline at competitive price points; competes head-on with APSFL's home and enterprise plans in urban and semi-urban AP and is the single biggest competitive threat to APSFL's higher-ARPU segment.

Regional players

• Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation: Tamil Nadu state-government-promoted cable TV and broadband operator — same state-mandate model as APSFL but operating in a neighbouring state; useful comparability on governance, public-service mandate, and IPTV-led distribution, though geographically non-overlapping.

Broad incumbents

• RailTel Corporation of India: Central PSU operating a nationwide fiber optic backbone with enterprise broadband, leased lines, and data-center services; a broader-scope peer that overlaps with APSFL on wholesale fiber, enterprise MPLS, and government-customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fiberap

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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