Hyderabad turns to indigenous Star Cable Climper to fix overhead cable chaos

GTPL, Hathway, Airtel, and local ISPs rush immediate orders for Star Cable Climper in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A massive cable disruption triggered in Hyderabad after the city’s power department cut loose overhead wires in a safety drive that left residents and businesses reeling without internet, cable TV and CCTV services. What could have been a prolonged crisis turned into an opportunity for innovation, as telecom operators swiftly adopted the Star Cable Climper, an indigenous solution developed by Star Infomatic Pvt. Ltd.

Within a matter of days, leading operators such as GTPL, Hathway, Airtel, and several local ISPs placed more than 100 orders immediately for the Star Cable Climper, making Hyderabad the first Indian city to deploy cable management technology at scale.

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A Wake-Up Call for Urban Infrastructure

The Hyderabad incident exposed how tangled overhead cables remain a single point of failure for India’s digital infrastructure. Businesses without backup connectivity were paralyzed, highlighting the urgent need for preventive cable management.

“Every operator in Hyderabad recognized that the outage wasn’t just a one-off incident but a wake-up call,” said Anurag Saxena, MD, Star Infomatic Pvt. Ltd. “By adopting the Star Cable Climper immediately, they are proving that India can solve infrastructure challenges with Made-in-India innovation rather than waiting years for costly underground cabling projects.”

What Makes the Star Cable Climper Different?

Engineered specifically for urban overhead cable management, the Star Cable Climper is not just a tool but a complete safety and efficiency solution. Features of Star Cable Climper include:

20-Foot Extendable FRP Pole – Enables technicians to bundle and secure live cables from the ground safely.

Protects Fiber Optic & Power Lines – Organizes cables without service shutdowns.

Low-Cost Alternative – A fraction of the cost of underground cabling projects.

Time-Saving – Deployment takes minutes, not months.

Versatile – Works with fiber optic, copper, and power cables in dense city clusters.

Watch how the Star Cable Climper works in this demo video

Smart Cities, Smarter Cable Management

India’s push for over 100 Smart Cities by 2030 means more fiber deployment, but also a bigger challenge: upkeep and safety of urban networks.

The Star Cable Climper directly addresses this challenge by reducing street clutter caused by dangling wires, preventing hazards like electrocution from exposed cables and ensuring preventive maintenance rather than disruptive repair work.

This makes it a must-have device not just for telecom operators but also for municipal corporations, utilities, and smart city administrators.

A Symbol of Made-in-India Innovation

Star Infomatic Pvt. Ltd., with over two decades in telecom innovation, has developed the Star Cable Climper as part of its mission to develop indigenous, scalable tools for digital India.

“India doesn’t need to wait for imported, high-cost solutions,” Saxena added. “We have the engineering talent and the manufacturing base to deliver quick, reliable fixes that support both our digital economy and public safety.”