What Dr‑Com does

Dr-Com (DRCOM, Inc.) is an Indian optical fibre cable and telecom infrastructure solutions manufacturer headquartered in Mumbai with manufacturing facilities in Vapi, Gujarat. The company operates two TSEC-equipped manufacturing units producing over 500,000+ km of optical fibre cable annually across 25+ product categories and 200+ design variants, ranging from 1F to 288F armoured and unarmoured cable constructions, FTTH drop and indoor cables, ADSS and Figure-8 aerial cables, PLC splitters, patch cords, pigtails, MPO and CPRI connectors, copper and coaxial cabling, to housing solutions such as fibre distribution boxes, joint enclosures, and dome splice closures. Active networking products include GPON ONTs (DR-323RGW, DR-323DAC), PoE switches, access points, UPS systems, and SFP transceivers; the company also offers two software products, Dr.Wan SD-WAN and Dr.Biig broadband intelligent gateway.

The revenue model is dominated by project-based hardware sales — optical fibre cables, passive components, and active equipment — to telecom operators, MSOs, ISPs, OEMs, and government bodies, with a smaller recurring component from software licensing of Dr.Wan and Dr.Biig. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per project or per order. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, a nationwide Indian dealer network, and export provisions into parts of Africa. Government and institutional sales are unlocked by a stack of certifications including BSNL, RDSO, TEC, ISO, and IEC. Customer base is split between telecom operators, MSOs, ISPs (mid-market), OEMs (custom-manufactured cables), and government bodies (Digital India-style connectivity programs), with a footprint anchored in India and selectively extended to African markets.

Operations scale to 100+ employees and a stated 500,000+ km annual cable capacity; ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors, and management structure beyond the founder is not publicly itemised.

Name

Dr‑Com

Legal name

DRCOM, Inc.

Website

https://dr-com.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dr-Com is an Indian optical fibre cable and telecom infrastructure manufacturer producing 500,000+ km annually across passive, active, and software lines, serving telecom operators, MSOs, ISPs, OEMs, and government bodies in India and parts of Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Fibre Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optical Transceivers (SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP) (HDAFAEAE), Active Optical Cables (AOC) & Optical Interconnects (HDAFAEAG), RF & Microwave Connectors and Coaxial Assemblies (HDAHAOAD), Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA), Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Optical fibre cables
• FTTH solutions
• Telecom infrastructure equipment
• Passive network components
• GPON ONT equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Optical Fibre Cable Sales: Sale of optical fibre cables (armoured, unarmoured, FTTH, ADSS, Figure-8, micro duct) to telecom operators, MSOs, ISPs, and government bodies. Revenue is primarily one-time project-based, tied to network infrastructure deployments.
2. Passive Telecom Components: Sale of passive components including PLC splitters, couplers, patch cords, pigtails, FMS (fibre management systems), connectors, and SFP transceivers. Typically sold alongside cables or as replacements to existing customers.
3. Active Networking Products: Sale of active products including GPON ONT, PoE switches, access points, UPS systems, and USB adapters. Sold to telecom operators, enterprises, and broadband providers.
4. Software Licenses (Dr.Wan SD-WAN, Dr.Biig): Licensing of proprietary software solutions (Dr.Wan SD-WAN and Dr.Biig Broadband Internet Intelligent Gateway) to telecom operators and enterprises, potentially generating recurring software subscription or license revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dr-Com manufactures optical fibre cables, passive telecom components (PLC splitters, patch cords, pigtails, MPO cables, couplers), copper/coaxial/power cables, active networking equipment (GPON ONTs, PoE switches, access points, UPS), fibre housing solutions (distribution boxes, splice closures, FMS), and networking software (Dr.Wan SD-WAN, Dr.Biig gateway). The company serves telecom operators, MSOs, ISPs, OEMs, and government bodies with tailor-made and standardised products.

Product overview

Dr.com is a manufacturer of optical fibre cables and telecom infrastructure solutions offering end-to-end fibre and network solutions. The portfolio consists of two software products (Dr.Wan SD-WAN and Dr.Biig Broadband Internet Intelligent Gateway), active networking equipment (Access Points, PoE Switches, UPS systems, and GPON ONTs), and a comprehensive range of passive components including optical fibre cables (uni-tube, multi-tube, FTTH, ADSS, Figure-8), PLC splitters (with/without connectors, ABS type, cassette type), patch cords (FTTH and optical), MPO cables, CPRI products, copper cables (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A), coaxial cables, and power cables. The product line also includes housing solutions such as fibre distribution boxes, joint enclosures, termination boxes, wall/rack mount FMS, and dome enclosures, along with accessories including SFP transceivers (1G-100G), USB hubs, and various connector types. The company serves telecom operators, MSOs, ISPs, OEMs, and government bodies across India and parts of Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dr.Wan (SD-WAN): Software-defined WAN solution that enhances application performance and reduces latency with 256AES encryption.
• Dr.Biig (Broadband Internet Intelligent Gateway)

Products and services

• Optical Fibre Cables Complete range of optical fibre cables including uni-tube and multi-tube (1–144F armoured and unarmoured), FTTH (round and flat), CATV, ADSS, and Figure-8 OFC varieties with customization capability. For telecom operators, MSOs, ISPs, OEMs, and government bodies building fibre networks.
• PLC Splitters Planar Lightwave Circuit splitters available with connectors, without connectors, ABS type (2/4/8/16 way), and cassette type (PLC SC/UPC) featuring low insertion loss and high reliability. For FTTH and broadband network signal distribution.
• Ratio Couplers Ratio couplers with low insertion loss and high polarization isolation, available in PM and non-PM types. For fibre optic network signal splitting applications.
• FTTH Patch Cords FTTH patch cords with reinforcement options including 1F-2 Steel Wire, 1F-2FRP, and 1F-2FRP+1 Steel designs for outdoor installation and broadband networks.
• Optical Patch Cords Optical patch cords in simplex and duplex configurations supporting fiber cores PC/UPC/APC end-face types, G657A1/A2/A2/A3 fibers, and OM1-OM5 cable types with 0.5m-50m lengths.
• Fibre Optic Pigtails Fibre optic pigtails serving as essential components for high-performance fibre optic networks and interconnect applications, in simplex and duplex configurations.
• MPO Cables MPO cables with MTP/MPO Plus connectors featuring low-loss (0.35dB) performance, supporting SMF and OM3/OM4/OM5 fibers (OS2-OM5 options), factory-terminated and tested for 10G to 100G upgrades.
• CPRI Products CPRI connectivity products including Fullaxs DLC Ericsson (IP67 waterproof, 0.2dB max 1000 matings), PDLC DLC waterproof connectors, spiral fanout, and NSN Boot for Nokia.
• Copper Cables Copper cabling solutions including CAT5e UTP (24 AWG and 25 AWG), CAT6 (23 AWG and 24 AWG) in UTP/FTP/SFTP variants with PVC/LSZH/PE Outdoor/Double Coated/Armoured options, and CAT6A 23 AWG.
• Coaxial Cables Coaxial cables including RG59, RG6, and RG11 for CATV, broadband, and RF applications with EMI protection and signal integrity.
• Power Cables Power cables including house/building wires (0.5-6 sq.mm), round flexible cables, and fire alarm cables (1.5-2.5 sq.mm).
• GPON ONT DR-323RGW 1GE+1FE+1POTS+WiFi GPON ONT with 2T2R 2 external antennas, 300Mbps wireless speed at 2.4GHz frequency. For FTTH subscriber premises.
• GPON ONT DR-323DAC 2GE+1POTS+AC WiFi GPON ONT supporting 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies with SC/UPC optical interface, weighing 0.32Kg. For FTTH subscriber premises.
• Access Point WiFi access point that enables Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network, extending wireless coverage with secure, high-speed connectivity for homes, offices, and schools.
• PoE Switches Power over Ethernet switches available in configurations: 4-Port 65W, 8-Port 120W, 16-Port 250W, and 24-Port 320W, with various uplink port options including SFP.
• Multiple Output UPS DRU-8000 30W multi-output portable UPS with built-in DC power bank, supporting 5V, 9V, 12V DC simultaneous output for network power continuity.
• Mini Size UPS DRU-6000 Mini UPS with 12V input voltage, >12V input current, and 8000mAh cell capacity for compact power backup applications.
• Fibre Distribution Box IP55-rated waterproof fibre distribution boxes with integrated splice cassette, supporting fusion and mechanical splicing for 4 to 32 ways.
• Joint Enclosure (Tiffin Box) Compact, lightweight joint enclosure boxes for outdoor use, holding up to 14 splicing tubes with 100% waterproof removable cover.
• FTTH Termination Box Built-in surface box with dustproof protection, dual-side cable entry, and removable cover for quick access and easy installation.
• Wall Mount FMS Wall mount fibre management systems in 24F, 48F, and 96F capacities with cold-rolled steel body and electrostatic coating for organized fibre routing.
• Rack Mount FMS Rack mount fibre management systems with configurations from 24F to 96F cores, featuring push-button removable top plates and modular design for efficient splicing and patching.
• Dome Type Optical Fibre Enclosure Dome/vertical fibre optic splice closures in 24F, 48F, and 96F capacities with ABS construction and heat-shrinkable sealing for aerial, underground, wall, duct, and handhole installations.
• SFP Transceivers SFP optical transceivers in 1G and 10G single/dual fibre, copper, CWDM variants; 40G and 100G QSFP modules; EPON and GPON PON modules for various network applications.
• USB Hub Adapters USB-C hub adapters including DCH-100 (1-in-1), DCH-300 (3-in-1), and DCH-800 (8-in-1) for travel, office, home, and school use.
• Connectors RJ45 connectors with 3-prong gold plating design (750 mating cycle) and fibre connectors (FC, LC, SC) in single-mode and multimode with zirconia or phosphor bronze sleeves.
• Dr.Wan (SD-WAN) Software-defined WAN solution that enhances application performance and reduces latency with 256AES encryption of each packet segment for high security. For telecom operators and enterprises deploying wide-area networks.
• Dr.Biig (Broadband Internet Intelligent Gateway) Broadband internet gateway featuring IP-wise Captive Portal and Redundant Multi-RADIUS support for managing network access. For ISPs and broadband operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ km annual optical fibre cable manufacturing capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BSNLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) is India's state-owned telecom operator. Dr.Com has obtained BSNL certification, making it a trusted and approved vendor for supplying optical fibre cables and telecom infrastructure products to BSNL's network projects. This certification is a key approval for government and public sector telecom procurement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Finolex Cables: Finolex is a major Indian cable manufacturer producing power, communication, and OFC cables. Dr.Com and Finolex compete in the communication cables segment serving telecom operators, ISPs, and enterprise customers across India.
• Aksh Optifibre: Aksh Optifibre is an Indian optical fibre cable and FRP rod manufacturer with comparable scale to Dr.Com. Both companies serve telecom operators and broadband providers in India and have similar mid-tier positioning in the Indian OFC market.
• Polycab India: Polycab is a leading Indian cables and wires manufacturer with a significant OFC and copper cable portfolio. Dr.Com and Polycab compete directly for telecom, MSO, ISP, and enterprise cable business, particularly in FTTH and CATV applications across India.
• Vindhya Telelinks: Vindhya Telelinks is an Indian manufacturer of telecom cables including OFC and power cables, serving telecom operators and government clients. The company is comparable to Dr.Com in product portfolio and customer base, with similar exposure to Indian government infrastructure projects.
• HFCL: HFCL (Himachal Futuristic Communications) is an Indian telecom equipment manufacturer offering OFC, optical transport, Wi-Fi, and broadband products. Dr.Com and HFCL overlap directly in GPON ONTs, FTTH, and passive optical components sold to Indian telecom operators.
• Sterlite Technologies (STL): STL is India's largest optical fibre cable manufacturer and a direct competitor to Dr.Com across the full telecom infrastructure stack — OFC, active networking, and software. STL serves the same telecom operator, MSO, and government customers globally and has substantially greater scale and public-market access.
• Birla Cable (Birla Group): Birla Cable is an established Indian telecom cable manufacturer producing OFC, copper, and specialty cables. Dr.Com and Birla Cable compete in the same telecom infrastructure procurement market, particularly for government and PSU-led tenders in India.

Broad incumbents

• Corning Incorporated: Corning is the global leader in optical fibre and cable manufacturing, with a dominant position in the underlying optical fibre draw process. Dr.Com uses fiber from upstream suppliers like Corning; Corning competes indirectly at the high-end and via specialty fiber products.
• Prysmian Group: Prysmian is the world's largest cable manufacturer, with a substantial telecom cable business including OFC. Dr.Com competes with Prysmian indirectly for large international and government tenders, particularly in markets where Prysmian has established distribution.
• CommScope: CommScope is a global broadband and network infrastructure provider offering passive and active networking products including OFC, connectivity, and active equipment. Dr.Com competes with CommScope at the product level across multiple categories, though CommScope operates at much greater global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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