The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : BSNL focus on Wi-Max, Wi-Fi circuits

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BSNL focus on Wi-Max, Wi-Fi circuits

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BANGALORE: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Bangalore, is focussing on Wi-Max and Wi-Fi circuits more intently as these are the future of telephony, said General Manager (Central) V. Govinda Raju here on Tuesday. Interacting with the members of the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), Mr. Govinda Raju said that BSNL Bangalore has identified few hotspots for Wi-Fi operations in the city and efforts are on to cover more areas under the scheme.

Mr. Govinda Raju said that Wi-Max, however, will take some more time as the technology works better only in an area where there was a scope for expansion. But sooner or later, Wi-Max will be the most sought-after telephony in Bangalore. As the city is expanding and drawing of cables is becoming difficult due to constraints, Wi-Max is sure to become popular.

Outlining the developments in some niche services of BSNL, Mr. Govinda Raju said the city had 1.21 lakh broadband connections and to improve the connectivity as well as the speed of the service the company has opted for “multi-play” connections. This new generation of equipment has been installed in Vijaynagar, Indiranagar and J.P. Nagar. Other areas will also get them soon. BSNL will use “gel filled” cables in all future connections.

Earlier, senior vice-president of FKCCI D. Muralidhar welcomed the gathering.

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