BSNL launches WiMAX services

Jaipur/New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) The state-owned telecom major BSNL today became the first company in the country to start wireless broadband services and announced a tariff starting with Rs 140 per month for rural areas.

BSNL wireless broadband services, using WiMAX technology, was launched by Minister of State Sachin Pilot from his constituency Ajmer today. The service was launched at a function in Pisangan Telephone Exchange in Ajmer district.

"This unique technology has been deployed for the first time in our country. Through this BSNL will usher in a new era of growth in rural areas. This technology offers broadband speed of 7 Mbps at a distance of 15kms," said Pilot.

The high speed wireless broadband connectivity will offer video conferencing, enabling tele-medicine and tele-education, besides providing other services like payment of utility bills, issue of birth certificates, land records, vehicle registration etc.

Minimum BSNL broadband rental slashed to Rs 125/-

BSNL has announced new broadband plan for residential subscribers. Monthly rental for broadband Rs 125/-. Free broadband usage 125 MB per month.
BSNL has slashed the unlimited broadband rental for residential users to Rs 750/- from Rs 900/-.