BSNL launches India's first urban WiMAX network
27-02-2010
Technology has been provided by AVIAT
BSNL today commercially launched the country's first urban mobile WiMax network in Kerala.
BSNL is the first operator in the country to launch the service, for which technology has been provided by AVIAT, formerly Harris Stratex.
WiMAX technology is being deployed in Kerala with 900 Base Transmitting Stations (BTS) to cover the entire state, Principal General Manager, BSNL, Ernakulam, E M Abraham said.
In the first phase, 450 BTS would be set up to cover all major cities, district headquarters and important towns at a project cost of about Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion).
In the second phase, another 450 BTS would be commissioned to cover the remaining towns.
The technology will provide access to broadband at a cost-performance ratio that is far better than any other technology, he said.
It provides features like high speed broad band connectivity anywhere, anytime for devices like desktops and laptops
BSNL has two tariff plans - Home Plan with a fixed monthly charge of Rs 999 for 512 kbps, and Business plan at Rs 1,999 for 2 mbps.
BSNL today commercially launched the country's first urban mobile WiMax network in Kerala.
BSNL is the first operator in the country to launch the service, for which technology has been provided by AVIAT, formerly Harris Stratex.
WiMAX technology is being deployed in Kerala with 900 Base Transmitting Stations (BTS) to cover the entire state, Principal General Manager, BSNL, Ernakulam, E M Abraham said.
In the first phase, 450 BTS would be set up to cover all major cities, district headquarters and important towns at a project cost of about Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion).
In the second phase, another 450 BTS would be commissioned to cover the remaining towns.
The technology will provide access to broadband at a cost-performance ratio that is far better than any other technology, he said.
It provides features like high speed broad band connectivity anywhere, anytime for devices like desktops and laptops
BSNL has two tariff plans - Home Plan with a fixed monthly charge of Rs 999 for 512 kbps, and Business plan at Rs 1,999 for 2 mbps.
