At Connected Britain, Rahul Puri, CEO of STL, said the UK’s next phase of connectivity growth is already visible, with hyperscalers and data center players attending the show and signaling a shift in the market.
“We actually go out and solve for the customer’s problems,” Puri said, underscoring STL’s approach beyond standard solutions. He noted that this customer-centric stance is supported by STL’s global manufacturing footprint, which provides a distinctive edge.
Puri also pointed to lessons from the pandemic years as a catalyst for accelerating fiber deployments, arguing that the UK has made meaningful progress and has joined a growing set of markets benefiting from modern connectivity infrastructure. He cited estimates that robust fiber networks can contribute a notable uplift to GDP.
Beyond growth mindset, STL’s advantage comes from its deep understanding of customer challenges and its ability to deliver on a broad, globally supported manufacturing base. This combination, Puri argued, positions STL to lead in the next era of connectivity.
As STL positions itself for the next phase, Connected Britain serves as a barometer for market momentum, with Puri indicating STL will continue to push the UK’s fiber and data-center expansion while solving real customer problems.
