BSNL ties up with NEN to expand broadband to 25000 Indian villages

More than 25,000 Indian villages are set to join the digital age and enjoy the social and economic benefits of connectivity as Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s largest telecommunications service provider, is to expand rural broadband access in partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks.

BSNL is to deploy Nokia Siemens Networks multi play solutions, which will allow it to deliver cost effective high speed Internet access and Virtual Private Networks among others to its customers. The network will also enable BSNL to provide connectivity to CSCs (Community Service Centres) and other e-governance locations.

As part of the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks is deploying its Gigabit Ethernet-capable IP DSLAMs SURPASS hiX5625 (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexers) and chassis based access switch (SURPASS hiD6615). Nokia Siemens Networks will also supply customer premises equipment that will enable BSNL to provide speeds of up to 8 Mbps using ADSL2+ for its subscribers over its existing copper infrastructure.

With this contract, Nokia Siemens Networks strengthens its positions as leading player in Broadband segment in India. The solution will be ready for commercial operation by July 2008.

The company is in parallel deploying solution for the urban broadband access for BSNL across 20 circles.

(From the press release)