BSNL to connect about 1 lakh village panchayats with high-speed Internet
Posted on: 11/Apr/2016 11:24:01 AM
BSNL in association with Vihaan Networks is testing an alternative Wi-Fi based network to connect about 1 lakh village panchayats in a year with high-speed internet.
BSNL, which is the largest fixed line broadband service provider in India, is testing sustainability of the broadband technology in three villages in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The process of laying fibre network calls for huge amount of physical labour. BSNL has started a pilot to test broadband connectivity to village panchayats using WiFi network. BSNL has set up a wireless network over six kilometres connecting Wi-Fi towers in three villages such as Karenda, Phalsa and Bahadri with BSNL`s exchange in Bhiwadi. BSNL has provided about 500 test connections to various users, including schools.
Vihaan Networks, a domestic telecom equipment maker firm, is implementing the pilot project for BSNL.
The project is being handled by a special purpose vehicle under the Telecom Ministry which has distributed work to three central pubic sector units - BSNL, Railtel and Powergrid. The project was to be completed by 2013 but has missed several deadlines.
