BSNL launches FTTH technology in Vadodara

To offer high speed broadband access upto 100 Mbps

PTI | October 1, 2010



Bhartiya Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) launched the FTTH (Fibre-To-The-Home) technology in Vadodara today. Talking to PTI here today, Ramakant Sharma, General Manager of BSNL, Vadodara circle said "the FTTH network has been built on the Gigabyte Passive Optical Technology (GPON) concept." It has a downlink speed of 2.5 Gbps and uplink speed of 1.25 Gbps. Single optical fibre will cater to 32 customers with the above stated band with, he said. Now, BSNL will offer high speed broadband access (internet) upto 100 Mbps with facilities of multi channel IPTV, Video/Audio on demand, interactive gaming, conferencing, high speed lease line, voice services etc on this technology. FTTH is very useful technology to meet demands of TNF areas, new developing commercial /residential areas, corporate bulk demands ,etc. It is the latest technology and offers replacement to existing copper network with better reliability and high speed data transmission. Sharma said, "the Vadodara circle has received approval of setting up of 45 towers for launching of Wimax services in the city that can take several months.

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