BSNL Selects Nokia Siemens Networks to Expand Broadband Access in India

Telecommunications service provider BSNL has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to expand broadband access to 25,000 villages in India.

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 Centers) 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.

Kuldeep Goyal, chairman and managing director of BSNL, said: “BSNL is a pioneer in providing affordable high-quality communications services to its customers and this mega broadband expansion initiative is another step in that direction. Partnering with Nokia Siemens Networks would give BSNL an edge over other broadband services providers as it would be the first to cover rural areas on such a wide scale.”