What Connect Broadband does

Connect Broadband is the consumer and enterprise brand of Quadrant Televentures Limited (formerly HFCL Infotel Limited), a Unified License Services Licensee and Class A ISP operating in the Punjab Telecom Circle. The company provides fiber-to-the-home (FTTH/GPON) and DSL broadband, voice, enterprise connectivity, and system integration services across Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, supported by a 6,000+ km fiber network, 160+ service delivery locations, 5 zonal offices, and 2 data centers in Jalandhar and Chandigarh.

The product portfolio is segmented across residential broadband (six FTTH plan tiers from ₹459 to ₹2,399/month plus DSL Speedy plans from ₹299), enterprise connectivity (Internet Leased Line, P2P Leased Line, MPLS), voice services (PRI, SIP Trunk, Centrex, Toll-Free), system integration (UTM, IP-PBX/EPABX, LAN/WAN, WiFi, video conferencing, smart classrooms, call center, data center/co-location, hardware), and marketing solutions (Bulk SMS, OBD, Hosted IVR, Connect Telemeet, Cloud Telephony). Residential plans bundle premium OTT apps (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLiv) and 250-550+ live TV channels. The business model is predominantly subscription-recurring, with one-time professional services revenue from system integration work. Distribution is multi-channel: direct website self-service, toll-free inside sales (1800-137-1234), physical retail stores, enterprise field sales, and mobile app (iOS/Android).

The company was founded in 2000, rebranded from HFCL Infotel Limited to Quadrant Televentures Limited in 2016, and holds a 26-year operating history in North India. Quadrant Televentures Limited is currently under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), with multiple regulatory filings (Order of Commencement, Public Announcements, List of Creditors, FORM-G filings, and RP Replacement Order) on the public record, which represents a material structural risk.

Name

Connect Broadband

Legal name

Quadrant Televentures Limited

Website

https://connectbroadband.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Connect Broadband (Quadrant Televentures Limited) is a regional FTTH/GPON broadband and enterprise telecom provider serving residential and business customers across Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir with a 6,000+ km fiber network and 160+ service locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadband and Telecom Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber-to-the-Premises/Building (FTTP/FTTB) Operators (HDAIACAC), Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

Keywords

• Fiber broadband services
• Enterprise connectivity solutions
• Voice telephony services
• System integration services
• OTT content bundling

Headquarters

HQ city

Mohali

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Broadband Services: Monthly subscription revenue from FTTH and DSL broadband plans for individual consumers, including Starter, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Platinum, and Superfast plan tiers ranging from ₹459 to ₹2,399 per month
2. Enterprise Connectivity Solutions: Revenue from Internet Leased Line, Leased Line, and MPLS services for businesses requiring dedicated bandwidth and enterprise-grade connectivity
3. Voice Services: Revenue from PRI lines, SIP Trunks, Centrex, and Toll-Free services for enterprise voice communication needs
4. Marketing Solutions: Revenue from Bulk SMS, OBD (Voice Broadcasting), IVR, Cloud Telephony, and Connect Telemeet services for business marketing and communication needs
5. OTT and Live TV Subscriptions: Additional revenue from standalone OTT packs (Silver ₹139, Gold ₹149, Platinum ₹199) and Live TV plans (₹149-299) bundled with broadband or sold separately
6. System Integration Services: Revenue from UTM, IP-PBX/EPABX, LAN/WAN, WiFi Solutions, Video Conferencing, Smart Classroom, Data Center/Co-Location, and Call Center Solutions
7. Fixed Voice (Landline): Monthly rental revenue from voice plans (₹259-₹1009) offering free calling value, local and STD call services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Connect Broadband provides fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and DSL broadband internet for residential and business customers across North India (Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, HP, J&K) with plans delivering speeds up to 500 Mbps, unlimited data, free local/STD voice calling, and bundled OTT streaming apps. For enterprises, it offers dedicated connectivity (Internet Leased Line, MPLS, P2P Leased Line), voice services (PRI, SIP Trunk, Centrex, Toll-Free), system integration (UTM, IP-PBX, LAN/WAN, WiFi, video conferencing, smart classroom, call center, data center), and marketing communication solutions (Bulk SMS, OBD, IVR, Cloud Telephony).

Product overview

Connect Broadband is a comprehensive telecom solution provider offering a multi-tiered product portfolio across consumer and enterprise segments. The core offering is residential and business FTTH/DSL broadband with speeds up to 500 Mbps, bundled with OTT apps and voice calling. Enterprise Solutions provide dedicated connectivity (Internet Leased Line, MPLS, P2P Leased Line) and voice services (PRI, SIP Trunk, Centrex, Toll-Free). System Integration services include UTM security, IP-PBX/EPABX, LAN/WAN, WiFi Solutions, Video Conferencing, Smart Classroom, Call Center Solutions, and Data Center/Co-Location. Marketing Solutions encompass Bulk SMS, OBD, Hosted IVR, Connect Telemeet, and Cloud Telephony. Add-on modules include Premium OTT Packs (Silver, Gold, Platinum), Live TV Plans, Voice VAS, and PM WANI public Wi-Fi. A mobile app provides customer self-service. The company operates under Quadrant Televentures Limited, serving Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir with 160+ service locations and 6000+ km fiber network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Broadband (FTTH/DSL) High-speed fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and DSL broadband internet for residential customers across North India, with speeds up to 500 Mbps, unlimited data (subject to 3300 GB FUP), free local and STD voice calling, and bundled access to 15–30+ premium OTT streaming apps and 250–550+ live TV channels.
• Business Broadband Internet solutions tailored for businesses including FTTH business plans and dedicated connectivity options designed for operations, communication, and productivity needs of SMBs and larger enterprises.
• Internet Leased Line (ILL) Dedicated, high-performance enterprise connectivity delivering exclusive symmetrical bandwidth with minimal contention and reliable uptime, designed for businesses needing seamless operations and efficient large-scale data transfers.
• Leased Line (P2P) Point-to-point dedicated telecommunications line providing a secure and exclusive channel for data transmission between two locations, supporting voice, video, email, chat, and FTP applications for enterprise customers.
• MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) Sophisticated networking technique for efficient routing of data packets within networks, enabling traffic engineering, QoS prioritization, and secure VPN creation for geographically dispersed enterprise locations.
• PRI (Primary Rate Interface) Digital telecommunication service delivering 30 simultaneous voice channels over traditional copper lines for enterprise PBX systems connectivity to PSTN, featuring DID, caller ID, and scalability.
• SIP Trunk Session Initiation Protocol-based trunking enabling voice, video, and messaging communication over the internet, offering cost savings, scalability, global accessibility, and disaster recovery capabilities for business voice systems.
• Centrex (Central Exchange) Hosted PBX cloud-based phone system eliminating the need for on-premises equipment, providing call routing, forwarding, voicemail, conferencing, and geographic flexibility for distributed organizations.
• Toll-Free Services Toll-free telephone numbers allowing customers to reach businesses free of charge, enhancing customer service and credibility while providing marketing tracking and analytics capabilities.
• IP-PBX/EPABX IP-based private branch exchange switching calls between VoIP users on local networks while enabling internal and external business communication, supporting audio, video, and instant messaging via TCP/IP.
• Unified Threat Management (UTM) Comprehensive security solution protecting computer networks from multiple threats including malware, hackers, and Trojans, with wireless access security and regular security updates for enterprise IT environments.
• LAN/WAN Solutions Local area network and wide area network infrastructure services including fiber optic laying, network design, and enterprise connectivity implementation for offices and commercial establishments.
• WiFi Solutions Enterprise wireless networking solutions enabling mobile access to documents, emails, and network resources with configuration, management, guest access, and security features for businesses.
• Video Conferencing Two-way video and audio transmission solution connecting multiple locations for real-time business meetings, reducing travel costs and increasing productivity across dispersed workforces.
• Smart Classroom Solutions Digital classroom technology with interactive multimedia content, 2D/3D images, smart board with recording capabilities, and an image library of 12,000+ subject images for enhanced learning in educational institutions.
• Call Center Solutions Cloud-based contact center solution with inbound/outbound call management, hosted IVR, real-time dashboard, analytics, call recording, and multi-channel communication capabilities for enterprise customer operations.
• Data Center / Co-Location Secure server hosting and co-location services with physical security, multiple network connectivity options, on-demand scaling, and cost-effective pricing models, delivered from data centers in Jalandhar and Chandigarh.
• Desktop/Laptop/Server Hardware Solutions Hardware procurement and customization services for servers, storage, networking, workstations, desktops, and laptops through partnerships with HP, Dell, Lenovo, and IBM for corporate and government sector customers.
• Bulk SMS Mass SMS communication service for sending single or multiple promotional messages to large subscriber bases within seconds, customizable for BFSI, Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, and other industry verticals.
• OBD (Outbound Dialer / Voice Broadcasting) Voice broadcasting technology playing pre-recorded messages to multiple recipients for promotional campaigns, notifications, and alerts, with campaign scheduling, DND management, and API integration for campaign automation.
• Hosted IVR (Interactive Voice Response) Automated telephony system interacting with callers to gather information and route calls appropriately, with multi-level IVR menus, call transfer, recording, and basic API integration for business call handling.
• Connect Telemeet (Audio Conferencing) Telemeeting service enabling phone communication and remote collaboration between participants worldwide, supporting dial-in and dial-out conference modes with conference ID access for business meetings.
• Cloud Telephony Voice services replacing traditional PBX with VoIP, offering automated telephone applications, missed call numbers, bulk virtual numbers, OTP authentication, and CRM integration for businesses.
• Premium OTT Packs (Silver, Gold, Platinum) Subscription packs bundling multiple OTT streaming applications for FTTH customers: Silver (30 apps at ₹139/month), Gold (29 apps at ₹149/month), and Platinum (30 apps at ₹199/month).
• Live TV Plans (IPTV) IPTV service providing 300+ live TV channels, HD channels, and premium OTT apps integrated with Smart TV and mobile streaming through PlayBoxTV and Pioneer Digital TV applications, priced from ₹149 to ₹299/month.
• PM WANI Public Wi-Fi Public Wi-Fi service compliant with Government of India's PM-WANI initiative, enabling aggregators, MSMEs, and organizations to deploy public data offices for Wi-Fi access across India.
• Connect Broadband Mobile App Customer mobile application for account management, service subscription, IPTV/OTT pack activation, and service monitoring, available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store for existing customers.
• Fixed Voice (Landline) Plans Monthly rental voice plans (₹259 to ₹1,009) offering free calling value, local and STD call services for residential and business landline customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fiber network coverage of 6000+ Kms across North India
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hathway Broadband: Hathway is a major cable and broadband ISP offering FTTH, cable broadband, and enterprise services across multiple Indian cities. Comparable as a regional broadband operator with overlapping enterprise and consumer offerings, though primarily present in western and southern India.
• Tata Play Fiber (formerly Tata Sky Broadband): Tata Play Fiber provides FTTH broadband bundled with OTT and linear TV content to residential and SMB customers in Indian cities. Directly comparable in bundled content-plus-connectivity model and consumer ISP positioning.
• ACT Fibernet (Atria Convergence Technologies): ACT Fibernet is a leading independent fiber ISP in India offering high-speed FTTH broadband to residential and business customers, with similar product structure (speed tiers, OTT bundling, enterprise leased lines). Closest comparable in business model and customer base, though larger and present in more cities than Connect.

Emerging players

• Excitel Broadband: Excitel is a fiber broadband ISP focused on dense urban markets in India, offering affordable high-speed broadband plans. Comparable as a fiber ISP with aggressive pricing, though operating in different metros (Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, etc.) than Connect's Punjab-centric footprint.

Broad incumbents

• BSNL Bharat Fiber: State-owned BSNL offers FTTH broadband services across India including Punjab under the Bharat Fiber brand. Directly competes with Connect in the same Punjab/Haryana/HP/J&K geography but as a government-backed incumbent with broader service obligations and different cost structure.
• Airtel Xstream Fiber (Bharti Airtel): Airtel's broadband arm offers FTTH, OTT bundles, and enterprise leased line services across India. Directly competes with Connect in consumer broadband and enterprise connectivity in overlapping geographies (Haryana, HP, J&K, Punjab), but operates as part of a much larger pan-India telecom portfolio.
• Jio Fiber (Reliance Jio): Jio Fiber is the largest FTTH broadband provider in India, operating nationally and offering FTTH plans with bundled OTT, voice, and content at aggressive price points. Directly comparable as a fiber ISP with overlapping consumer and enterprise offerings, but vastly larger in scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• GTPL Hathway: GTPL Hathway is one of India's largest cable TV and broadband service providers, particularly strong in Gujarat and other regional markets. Comparable as a regional multi-service operator offering broadband, cable TV, and OTT, though with different geographic focus and a stronger cable TV heritage.
• YOU Broadband (Vodafone India): YOU Broadband is a regional broadband ISP offering fixed-line broadband in select Indian cities. Comparable as a fixed-line broadband operator with similar product structure, though primarily metro-focused and outside Connect's North India footprint.

Others

• Spectra (now merged into Reliance Jio): Spectra was an enterprise-focused fiber ISP providing leased lines and connectivity to businesses before its acquisition and merger with Reliance Jio. Comparable as an enterprise connectivity peer with overlapping ILL and MPLS offerings; relevant for benchmarking enterprise service portfolio and exit valuations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/connectbroadbandofficial
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• Instagraminstagram.com/connectbroadbandofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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