Does Eterna Global Solutions manufacture cabinets for BharatNet, PM-WANI, and 5G projects?

Yes. Eterna Global Solutions (Sector 80, Noida) is a GeM-registered precision sheet metal manufacturer of outdoor telecom enclosures for BharatNet PoP sites, PM-WANI PDO deployments, and 5G small cell and gNodeB outdoor sites. We supply EPC contractors, ISPs, towercos, and implementing agencies across India with full documentation: IP test certificates, DFT coating records, material CoC, and batch inspection reports. Pan-India delivery, pilot batch within 2 weeks of drawing approval, and climate-zone-specific coating are standard.

What coating is required for outdoor telecom cabinets in rural India?

For rural BharatNet and telecom deployments across India, the minimum specification is zinc phosphate primer plus polyester powder coat at 60-80 micron DFT. For coastal districts (within 5km of sea), hot-dip galvanized frame plus epoxy primer plus polyurethane topcoat is mandatory. For desert zones (Rajasthan, Gujarat), UV-stabilized powder coat at 80-100 micron is required.

What is the minimum order quantity for custom outdoor telecom cabinets?

Eterna Global Solutions accepts custom outdoor telecom cabinet orders from 10 units minimum. For BharatNet and government project quantities (typically 50-500+ units per tender), we support pilot batch approval followed by phased production with full inspection documentation per batch.

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Eterna Global Solutions — Outdoor Telecom Cabinet Manufacturer for BharatNet, PM-WANI & 5G Rollout Across India

Q: What type of outdoor cabinet is required for BharatNet PoP sites?

BharatNet Gram Panchayat PoP sites typically require IP55 minimum outdoor cabinets (H1200-1800 x W600 x D600mm) housing OLT/ONT equipment, battery backup, and power distribution. Block and District PoP sites require larger IP55-IP65 cabinets with active cooling. All cabinets must be hot-dip galvanized or powder coated to withstand 10+ year outdoor deployment across Indian climate zones.

Eterna Global Solutions LLP, Sector 80 Noida, manufactures IP-rated outdoor enclosures, OFC junction boxes, BharatNet PoP cabinets, PM-WANI PDO housings, and 5G site cabinets — engineered for India’s toughest field conditions and supplied with full government-tender documentation.

BharatNet Phase III PM-WANI 5G Rollout Updated: —

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India’s three largest connectivity programmes — and the cabinet requirement nobody is talking about

India is simultaneously executing three of the largest telecom infrastructure programmes in the world. BharatNet Phase III, PM-WANI, and 5G densification are collectively creating demand for hundreds of thousands of outdoor enclosures, PoP cabinets, junction boxes, and equipment housings across every district in the country. Eterna Global Solutions has been supplying precision sheet metal outdoor telecom enclosures to EPC contractors, ISPs, and towercos across this buildout — from OFC junction boxes for rural BharatNet routes to IP66 small cell cabinets for urban 5G densification.

The enclosure is the component that determines whether a ?2 lakh OLT or a ?8 lakh 5G radio unit survives 10 years in the field or fails at month 18. Yet it is routinely treated as an afterthought. Eterna’s engineering team has seen every failure mode — coastal corrosion in Kerala, sand ingress in Rajasthan, thermal shutdown in Vidarbha summers, vandalism on UP smart city poles — and every Eterna cabinet specification is built to prevent them.

INR 1.39L Cr

BharatNet Phase III total programme outlay

6.4L+

Villages targeted for OFC connectivity under BharatNet

1M+

New tower & small cell sites needed for India’s 5G by 2028

26 States

Active PM-WANI implementations with outdoor PDO enclosure requirements

The Eterna advantage: Galvansied Steel Construction with capability to manufacture in Aluminium & Stainless Steel . Cabinets powder coated with Pure Polyster powder and premium quality locks and hinges & Stainless Steel hardware as standard.

Interactive selector — cabinet spec by programme

Select your programme or deployment type. Get the complete outdoor cabinet specification for that deployment environment.

BharatNet

GP PoP, Block PoP & District PoP cabinets

PM-WANI

PDO Wi-Fi enclosures & pole-mount cabinets

5G Rollout

Small cell, gNodeB & street-level site cabinets

Select a programme above to see the full cabinet specification for that deployment.

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PoP Type	Equipment Housed	Typical Cabinet Size	IP Rating	Cooling	Battery Backup
GP PoP (Village level)	OLT / ONT, PoE switch, power supply, 1–3 service drops	H900–1200 x W600 x D400mm	IP55 min (IP66 coastal)	Passive / filtered fan	4–8 hr VRLA battery integrated
Block PoP	Aggregation switch, OLT, media converters, power distribution, battery bank	H1500–1800 x W600 x D600mm	IP55	Thermostat fan or heat exchanger	8–24 hr battery bank (separate rack or integrated)
District PoP	Core routing, DWDM / CWDM, servers, UPS, full power distribution	Full server room or H2000 x W800 x D800mm+	IP42 (indoor room) / IP55 (outdoor)	Active AC (dedicated room cooling)	Full UPS + generator provision
OFC Junction Box	Fibre splitter, splice tray, pigtails, fibre management	H400–600 x W300 x D200mm (pole or wall mount)	IP66 mandatory	Passive	None

PM-WANI — PDO outdoor enclosure specification

The PM-WANI (PM Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) framework creates a three-layer ecosystem of PDOA (Public Data Office Aggregator), PDO (Public Data Office), and App Providers. The PDO is the ground-level Wi-Fi access point — and the outdoor enclosure protecting the PDO’s router, PoE switch, and power supply is the most critical and most underspecified component in the entire deployment.

PM-WANI deployments span tea stalls, rural bus stands, gram panchayat buildings, railway stations, and urban street poles. Eterna manufactures compact pole-mount and wall-mount PM-WANI enclosures in aluminum alloy and CRCA steel, with anti-vandal hex fasteners, IP66 cable glands, and DIN rail provision for router and power supply mounting — ready for PDO aggregators deploying at scale across UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP, and Maharashtra.

PDO Location Type	Cabinet Form	IP Rating	Anti-Vandal	Power Provision	Key Spec
Rural / gram panchayat building	Wall-mount compact enclosure H400 x W300 x D200mm	IP55	Standard key lock	230V mains + small UPS inside	Powder coat RAL 7035, filtered vent
Street pole / urban kerbside	Pole-mount IP66 enclosure H500 x W350 x D250mm	IP66	Hex anti-vandal fasteners mandatory	230V mains, short-circuit protection	Aluminum or 2mm CRCA, pole clamp 60–114mm
Railway station / bus stand	Wall-mount IP55 H600 x W400 x D300mm	IP55	3-point lock + padlock hasp	230V mains + battery backup 2–4hr	RAL 7035, cable entry with grommets
Commercial premises (tea stall / kiosk)	Compact indoor/semi-outdoor H300 x W250 x D150mm	IP44	Standard key lock	230V mains	Lightweight, easy installation

Why Eterna PM-WANI enclosures are specified differently: The most common PM-WANI enclosure failure is water ingress at the cable entry point — not at the door gasket. Most suppliers provide a cabinet body rated IP55 but leave the cable gland selection to the installer. Every Eterna enclosure can be shipped with IP66-rated cable glands pre-specified for the cable OD, a sealed gland plate, and an IP test certificate on the complete assembly — not just the box. This is the only way to genuinely guarantee the IP rating in the field.

Full comparison: cabinet specifications by programme

Specification	BharatNet GP PoP	BharatNet OFC Box	PM-WANI PDO (Pole)	5G Small Cell	5G gNodeB (GBT)
IP rating	IP55 / IP66 coastal	IP66 mandatory	IP66 mandatory	IP66 mandatory	IP66 (GBT) / IP55 (RTT)
Typical size	H1200 x W600 x D400mm	H500 x W300 x D200mm	H500 x W350 x D250mm	H600 x W400 x D300mm	H2000 x W600 x D600mm
Material	CRCA 2mm + HDG	CRCA 2mm + HDG or SS304	Aluminum or CRCA 2mm	Aluminum alloy or CRCA	CRCA 2mm + HDG (coastal: SS316)
Coating	HDG + PC 80 micron	HDG + PC 80 micron	PC 60–80 micron, RAL 7035	PC 60–80 micron or anodized	HDG + epoxy PC (coastal) / PC 80 micron (inland)
Cooling	Thermostat fan + filter	Passive	Passive or filtered fan	Passive or closed-loop AC	Closed-loop AC 1500–3000W
Locking	3-point + padlock	Hex anti-vandal + padlock	Hex anti-vandal + padlock	Hex anti-vandal + padlock hasp	3-point compression lock + padlock
Mounting	Concrete plinth, anchor bolt	Pole clamp 50–114mm	Pole clamp 60–114mm	Pole clamp 60–114mm or wall	Four-point anchor bolt (IS:875)
Cable entry	Bottom gland plate, IP55/66 glands	IP68 fibre glands	Bottom entry, IP66 glands	EMC-rated IP66 glands	Bottom entry, EMC bonded, IP68 glands
Battery provision	Integrated VRLA compartment	None	Optional small UPS	External (power from pole supply)	Separate battery bay, Li-ion or VRLA
Earthing	Earth bar, 16mm² provision	Earth lug, 6mm²	Earth lug, 6mm²	EMC earth bar, bonded frame	Dedicated earth bar, 16mm², bonded all components
Colour	RAL 7035 or state spec	RAL 7035 or state spec	RAL 7035	RAL 7035 or ULB-specified	RAL 7035 or operator colour
Certification docs	IP cert, DFT report, CoC	IP cert, DFT, weight cert	IP cert, DFT, CoC	IP cert, EMC cert, DFT, weight	IP cert, DFT, load cert, wind load calc

Eterna standard practice: Every outdoor telecom cabinet we supply comes with an IP test certificate for the specific model in the specific configuration supplied — including glands, fittings, and condensate drain where fitted.

India climate zone coating matrix

BharatNet Phase III spans every state and union territory. PM-WANI is active in 26 states. 5G densification is nationwide. A single coating specification cannot serve a coastal Tamil Nadu PoP and a desert Rajasthan site. This matrix maps Indian climate zones to the correct coating specification for 10–15 year field life.

Coastal / Marine

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Odisha, Goa, Maharashtra coast
Threat: Salt spray, chloride
Spec: HDG 85μm + epoxy primer + PU topcoat 80μm

Desert / Arid

Rajasthan, Gujarat (interior), Kutch
Threat: UV, heat (55°C+), sand
Spec: Epoxy primer + UV-stabilized PC 80–100μm

High Altitude

J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand, NE States
Threat: Freeze-thaw, condensation
Spec: HDG 85μm + moisture-cure PU 60μm

Inland / Urban

Delhi, UP, MP, Bihar, Karnataka interior
Threat: Pollution, rain
Spec: Zinc phosphate + polyester PC 60–80μm

High Rainfall / Tropical

Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala interior, Western Ghats — Threat: Continuous moisture, biological growth — Spec: HDG 85μm + anti-fungal epoxy topcoat 80μm

Eterna’s enclsoures are manufactured using high quality galvanised steel & pwoder coated with pure polyster powder to withstand Indian climatic conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What type of outdoor cabinet is required for BharatNet PoP sites? —

BharatNet GP PoP sites typically require IP55 minimum outdoor cabinets (H1200–1800 x W600 x D400–600mm) housing OLT/ONT equipment, battery backup, and power distribution. For coastal and high-rainfall districts, IP66 is essential. All cabinets must be hot-dip galvanized or powder coated to a climate-zone-specific specification to withstand 10+ year outdoor deployment. OFC junction boxes require IP66 as a minimum regardless of location.

What IP rating is required for PM-WANI PDO outdoor enclosures? +

PM-WANI PDO enclosures installed outdoors require IP55 minimum for sheltered locations and IP66 for pole-mounted street installations or any coastal location. The IP rating must be tested on the complete installed enclosure — including cable glands, power cable entry, and all penetrations — not just the cabinet body alone. This is the most commonly overlooked requirement in PM-WANI deployments.

What outdoor cabinet specification is required for 5G small cell sites? +

5G small cell outdoor cabinets require IP66, anti-vandal construction (hex fasteners, concealed hinges, anti-pry door lip), pole-mount or wall-mount capability, thermal management matched to the radio unit’s heat load, and EMC-rated cable glands. For street-level urban deployments, the cabinet colour and finish must comply with the local ULB’s Right of Way aesthetic requirements. Weight is a critical specification — pole load calculations must include the cabinet weight at full cable load.

How should outdoor telecom cabinet specifications differ across Indian states? +

India’s climate zones require fundamentally different coating systems. Coastal states (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Odisha) need hot-dip galvanized frames with epoxy + polyurethane topcoat. Desert zones (Rajasthan, Gujarat) need UV-stabilized powder coat at 80–100 micron. High-altitude states (J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand) need HDG plus moisture-cure polyurethane. High-rainfall states (Assam, Meghalaya, Western Ghats) need anti-fungal epoxy topcoat. A single standard powder coat specification will fail in coastal and high-rainfall locations within 2–3 years.

What certification documents are required for BharatNet tender cabinet supply? +

For BharatNet and government telecom tenders, the minimum documentation required per batch is: IP test certificate for the specific model (referencing the test lab and accreditation), DFT coating measurement record, dimensional inspection report, material CoC for steel and coating materials, and dispatch photos. For coastal deployments, additionally require a salt spray test certificate (minimum 1000 hours per ASTM B117). All documents must reference the purchase order number and batch serial numbers.

Does Eterna Global Solutions supply cabinets for BharatNet and 5G projects? +

Yes. Eterna Global Solutions (Sector 80, Noida) is a GeM-registered precision sheet metal manufacturer specialising in outdoor telecom enclosures, OFC junction boxes, BharatNet PoP cabinets, PM-WANI PDO housings, and 5G site outdoor cabinets. Our manufacturing facility in Noida operates an in-house powder coating line with DFT measurement, in-house CNC punching and laser cutting, and a dedicated quality team that produces inspection records for every production batch. We support government tender scale quantities (50–500+ units) with pilot batch approval within 2 weeks, phased production aligned to your rollout plan, climate-zone-specific coating, full documentation per batch, and pan-India delivery to district-level sites across all states. Submit an RFQ with your programme, site type, state/district, and quantity — we will respond within 48 hours with a detailed specification and manufacturing plan.

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Eterna Global Solutions — Sector 80 Noida — manufactures outdoor telecom cabinets for BharatNet, PM-WANI, and 5G programmes. Tell us your programme, state, and quantity. We respond within 48 hours with a complete specification, climate-zone coating recommendation, pilot batch plan, and manufacturing timeline.

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