Despite the global economic slowdown, BSNL Bangalore, the largest telecom circle for the state-owned telecom operator in terms of revenues, has seen 10 per cent increase in the new landline connections till November during the current fiscal, when compared to the same period last fiscal.
Of the 108,000 new connections given during this period, more than 60 per cent of the customers including domestic, large enterprises and small office home office (SOHO) customers have opted for broadband connection.
With this, BSNL Bangalore aims to close the fiscal by adding 172,000 new landline connections, compared to 166,000 new connections, a growth of 3.6 per cent over the fiscal 2007-08.
“The effects of the recession may be felt in future months, but we have not seen any impact so far as the number of new connections has gone up quite fast during the last eight months. Ever since we started selling broadband, our customer base which was going down earlier, has really surged,” Subhendu Ghosh, principal general manager of BSNL Bangalore circle told Business Standard.
BSNL Bangalore circle, which comprises of six surrounding districts other than Bangalore, is one of the profit making telecom circle for BSNL nationally. In the previous fiscal, the circle had recorded a revenue of about Rs 80 crore.
Of the close to 800,000 BSNL landline customers BSNL has in Bangalore, 225,000 are having BSNL broadband connection, which is a penetration of about to 30-35 per cent. “We are redefining landline connections fuelled by the increase in the demand for broadband connections. Our intention is to convert every landline to broadband connections in Bangalore,” added Ghosh.
Among the private telecom players, Airtel is the only service provider which provides wireline-based broadband connection, while most others offer wireless broadband connections. Wireless boradband is however not so affordable, and does not provide the speed of a wireline connection.
“We believe that the demand for wireline broadband will continue to be high until the customers feel comfortable with wireless broadband from affordability point of view,” said Ghosh.
BSNL has already introduced the web-enabled bill payment system across the country. BSNL Bangalore circle is planning to introduce a new online feature wherein customers can periodically view their broadband usage in terms of money, and limit or increase the usage of broadband accordingly.
BSNL Bangalore circle has over 900,000 landline customers. More than 50 per cent of the landline connections in the circle is owned by enterprises including small and medium businesses.
Tata Indicom WiMAX in Chandigarh!
After WiFi failed to live up to it’s expectations it’s time Chandigarh gets a slice of the WiMAX party. Tata Indicom is the first company to launch WiMAX broadband internet access in the city. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard which is also popularly known as WirelessMAN. WiMAX can prove to be a great alternative to cable and DSL.
how wimax works
Currently Tata Indicom is charging a little over Rs. 2000 for security and installation which might be a bit too high. It’s not sure if the installation includes the price of a WiMAX adapter card. The installation and security can be waived off provided you pay up an advance rental of four months. The tariff plans are similar to the ones currently being offered by other broadband service providers in the city. A 256kbps unlimited broadband connection has been priced at around Rs. 750 and 384kbps for Rs. 1000.
how wimax works
Currently Tata Indicom is charging a little over Rs. 2000 for security and installation which might be a bit too high. It’s not sure if the installation includes the price of a WiMAX adapter card. The installation and security can be waived off provided you pay up an advance rental of four months. The tariff plans are similar to the ones currently being offered by other broadband service providers in the city. A 256kbps unlimited broadband connection has been priced at around Rs. 750 and 384kbps for Rs. 1000.
Wi-Max chip unit may come up in Mohali
Mohali may soon be on the world map for Wi-Max chips, as San Diego (US)-based Next Wave Wireless is carrying out a feasibility study to set up a software development unit for the chips.
The company, listed on the Nasdaq, has shortlisted Mohali and looking for space in the area.
Speaking to Business Standard, Next Wave Wireless Director (Software) (Next Wave Mobile Products-Semiconductor Unit) Prashant Jain said, "We are looking for space in Mohali to set up our software development unit. As far area and investment are concerned, they are yet to be worked out. Initially we will start with a few people and in future we will ramp up the capacity. The chips will be imported and the software part will be taken care of."
Recently, Amsterdam-based GyPSii, a geo-location and mobile social-networking provider, has zeroed in on Mohali to set up its next development centre.
“We supply the world's leading wireless service providers, consumer electronics product companies, and wireless handset and infrastructure manufacturers with the products, technologies, and network solutions they need to deliver next-generation wireless broadband products and services," he said. The company manufactures Wi-Max Chips called ‘No Compromise’ Chips.
Commenting upon Indian operations, especially in Mohali, he said, "The chip will be imported and the software part of the chip is going to be developed in Mohali. Our product called ‘No Compromise’ Wi-Max Chips consumes less power. Secondly, there is an option of hand-off or hand over, and it also provides mobility. So even if a person moves out and even while roaming, he can stay connected. At the moment, only Reliance is offering this service in Banglore.”
The company is contemplaing to export these chips from Mohali to other parts of the World. On India market, he added, "Initially the technology takes times to establish, however the Indian telecom operators are looking aggressively to offer these services to their subscribers. So in the near future India would be an emerging market for us."
It is worth noting that with over 1,100 professionals in 14 countries, Next Wave Wireless is listed on the Nasdaq and provides many of the largest network operators and mobile device manufactures in the world with cutting-edge products and technologies that enable the rapidly evolving mobile-media ecosystem.
It provides device-embedded multimedia software, media content management platforms, and content delivery services delivered through its PocketVideo subsidiary. It also provides high-performance WiMAX and LTE baseband chipsets and multi-band RFICs.
The company, listed on the Nasdaq, has shortlisted Mohali and looking for space in the area.
Speaking to Business Standard, Next Wave Wireless Director (Software) (Next Wave Mobile Products-Semiconductor Unit) Prashant Jain said, "We are looking for space in Mohali to set up our software development unit. As far area and investment are concerned, they are yet to be worked out. Initially we will start with a few people and in future we will ramp up the capacity. The chips will be imported and the software part will be taken care of."
Recently, Amsterdam-based GyPSii, a geo-location and mobile social-networking provider, has zeroed in on Mohali to set up its next development centre.
“We supply the world's leading wireless service providers, consumer electronics product companies, and wireless handset and infrastructure manufacturers with the products, technologies, and network solutions they need to deliver next-generation wireless broadband products and services," he said. The company manufactures Wi-Max Chips called ‘No Compromise’ Chips.
Commenting upon Indian operations, especially in Mohali, he said, "The chip will be imported and the software part of the chip is going to be developed in Mohali. Our product called ‘No Compromise’ Wi-Max Chips consumes less power. Secondly, there is an option of hand-off or hand over, and it also provides mobility. So even if a person moves out and even while roaming, he can stay connected. At the moment, only Reliance is offering this service in Banglore.”
The company is contemplaing to export these chips from Mohali to other parts of the World. On India market, he added, "Initially the technology takes times to establish, however the Indian telecom operators are looking aggressively to offer these services to their subscribers. So in the near future India would be an emerging market for us."
It is worth noting that with over 1,100 professionals in 14 countries, Next Wave Wireless is listed on the Nasdaq and provides many of the largest network operators and mobile device manufactures in the world with cutting-edge products and technologies that enable the rapidly evolving mobile-media ecosystem.
It provides device-embedded multimedia software, media content management platforms, and content delivery services delivered through its PocketVideo subsidiary. It also provides high-performance WiMAX and LTE baseband chipsets and multi-band RFICs.
Growth of Broadband in India
Broadband in India has increased many folds, and its growing roughly with speed of 100% every year. The rates have dropped with same rate every year as Big players like BSNL Broadband, Airtel Broadband etc have slashed their rates and have provided way better last mile service.
But still India has to go a long way as the Internet penetration in India is still meager 5% as compared to 25% in China and almost 90% in South Korea. But the signs are good and the country is certainly heading towards right direction as far as high speed internet is concerned.
But still India has to go a long way as the Internet penetration in India is still meager 5% as compared to 25% in China and almost 90% in South Korea. But the signs are good and the country is certainly heading towards right direction as far as high speed internet is concerned.
BSNL to conduct WiMax trials in Vizag
BSNL will conduct WiMAX trials in Vizag apart from Pune and Ahmedabad due to growth of broadband connections in the city.
The Deputy General Manager of the city, G.V. Ramakrishna said that the subscriber base in the city has already reached 16,000 and the company was unable to provide more connections in wake of full utilisation of the telecom exchange.
The company has identified 14 locations to provide WiMAX-based services in the city.
Tata Indicom Broadband - night unlimited plan
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