Tags: Broadband in India, BSNL

BSNL Broadband testing out Cambridge Broadband technology

The users of the BSNL Broadband might have something to cheer about as the company is reportedly testing technologies provided by Cambridge Broadband. They are currently deploying Cambridge Broadband’s VectaStar equipment and a multi-frequency, multi-sector, VectaStar base station.

A couple of CPEs are being installed in the demanding market in Gurgaon city and VectaStar is being used for both access and transmission. The network combines IP-based access services with the backhaul of traffic from GSM, 3G, Wi-Fi and WiMax base stations. The company is testing out various other technologies to find a perfect balance to cover the entire country.

They also have plans to roll out 75 million new phone lines over the next three years most of which would be in the mobile field. Another plan is to get 12 lakh broadband users in the next 12 months. BSNL is the now the largest public sector undertaking of India with authorized share capital of $3977 million and net worth of $14.32 billion.