Ratan Bose, Managing Director, LCB Tech

The increasing demand for high-speed connectivity (5G, FTTx), the need for cost optimization and faster deployment, and the growing complexity of network design, all contribute to the mounting pressure on Outside Plant (OSP) engineering service providers to keep up and thrive. Amidst these rising demands, the challenges posed are designing accurate layouts for diverse terrains, ensuring on-time delivery across geographies, and translating complex plans into reality. More so, in Outside Plant (OSP) engineering, every error can post pone deployment or drive up costs. Founded in 2021, a nimble yet efficient startup, LCB Tech LLP is gradually pioneering precision-led telecom infrastructure solutions and digital storytelling, project after project.

 OSP services, though flourishing, have often struggled with the gap between quality and integration. Bridging this gap, LCB Tech set out to augment telecom operators with scalable, compliant, and adaptable engineering workflows. Today, the start-up caters across multiple geographies, primarily outside India and especially in the US, offering services that are a blend of deep technical expertise with creative clarity.

At the back of technical accuracy and adaptive thinking, LCB Tech has distinguished its presence in the swarming market. Steering clear of templatized approach, the company tailors every roadmap to adhere to client requirements and project conditions. “What makes us stand out is simple, we listen better, think deeper, and execute faster”, says Ratan Bose, Managing Director, LCB Tech.

From large network designs to detailed pole level assessments, and everything in between, each task is approached with a problem-solving mindset. The company’s clients have time and again sought this sense of adaptability, not only for the quality of results but also for the company’s ability to manoeuvre through site-specific constraints in real-time.

At LCB Tech, customer satisfaction starts with listening and truly understanding what the client wants, not just technically but also in terms of their larger goals

Integrated Services Backed by Agile Teams

Ratan and the directors believe that the key lies in cross-functional thinking backed by domain expertise. From an OSP layout to a 3D explainer, this startup treats every project as part of a larger ecosystem, where design, clarity, and communication must align. The company has built agile teams that grasp both the technical and creative sides of the industry’s requirements. To ensure every visual output reflects the real technical blueprint, the engineers and visual specialists at LCB Tech collaborate early in the planning phase. “It’s not just coordination but it’s integration by design. That’s how we maintain speed, accuracy, and consistency across every service we offer”, says Ratan.

 Culture of Quality & Upskilling

Quality starts with intention and is sustained by process. LCB Tech's Management is a stout advocate of this motto. Every project undergoes a structured review system comprising multiple checkpoints for technical accuracy, visual clarity, and client alignment. The teams regularly upskill to stay in sync with evolving tech and standards. Every project has a dedicated lead who owns quality end-to-end. This culture of accountability and detail imbibed in the company’s operations reiterate, that quality isn’t left to chance, but it’s built in from the first line drawn to the final frame rendered.

Regular internal workshops, tool-specific training, and cross-domain knowledge sharing keep the team sharp, whether it’s working on advanced GIS tools for Fiber planning or Animation and Graphics suites for 3D/ 2D requirements.

The teams are encouraged to pursue a self-driven growth via certifications. The team members are respected with their space to experiment with new techniques. The startup promotes collaboration over hierarchy, and accountability over supervision.

 Essentially, balance is the attribute that makes LCB Tech a ‘Gold Standard’, as Ratan coins the term. The company combines precision, creativity, and speed without losing sight of cost or quality. The clients trust the firm because with every project, ‘confidence’ is delivered. This is achieved by optimizing both tools and teams. The company’s workflows are lean, their resource planning is tight, and unnecessary layers are avoided. Every project is approached with a clear scope, a realistic timeline, and a team that’s both skilled and accountable.

Cost-efficiency, for Ratan, is not defined by cutting corners, but cutting confusion. This has been the key to delivering high-quality outcomes, on time, and within budget project after project.

More than process, it is team culture that sustains quality. “Quality doesn’t have to be pushed, it comes naturally when people take pride in what they create”, Ratan notes. With a flat hierarchy and emphasis on ownership, the company has built a team environment where quality is not an end-goal but a habit.

Handholding from Start to Finish

At LCB, customer satisfaction starts with listening and truly understanding what the client wants, not just technically but also in terms of their larger goals. Thereon, what follows is, transparency, flexible solutions, and in-depth involvement from start to finish. The company stays clear of one-time transactions, rather focuses on building trust. This trust then converts to returning clients, not just for repeat work, but as long-term partners. One example is a recent OSP layout project for a foreign telecom client. Initially contracted for a single residential sector, LCB Tech was able to expand that engagement significantly based on execution quality and turnaround time. Within weeks, the company was entrusted with multiple state-level regions.

 Future-Ready Vision

As for the future, LCB Tech plans to evolve into a full spectrum infrastructure and visualization partner, where OSP engineering and digital storytelling converge seamlessly. The roadmap translates to expanding its presence across India and forming new international collaborations.

“Growth for us isn’t just about size; it’s about staying ahead of the curve and setting new benchmarks”, shares Ratan. Upcoming initiatives include investing in automation tools to accelerate OSP workflows and AI-assisted content solutions.