NEW DELHI: Broadband satellite networks provider Hughes Communications India that it won a new contract from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
to enable satellite broadband connectivity in Andaman and Nicobar
Islands and Lakshadweep. The project addresses growing bandwidth demand
in these island regions located beyond the reach of terrestrial
technology.
With Hughes India, BSNL plans to expand satellite bandwidth in Andaman and Nicobar to 400 times the current capacity in two years and has already augmented available bandwidth in the island region from 240 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
Hughes said that high-speed satellite broadband technology is the most cost-effective option in providing comprehensive coverage across islands since installing fiber or cable is challenging.
As part of the solution, Hughes India supplied BSNL with satellite terminals and modems for voice, data, and video communications as well as high-speed satellite backhaul capacity to extend network coverage in the region.
“With
our proven solutions, we are confident that this partnership will
enable the residents, tourists, government and armed forces on the
islands to enjoy an unmatched connectivity and Internet experience while
also serving India’s strategic interest in the region," Shivaji
Chatterjee, SVP and Head, Enterprise Business, Hughes India said in a
statement.
With Hughes India, BSNL plans to expand satellite bandwidth in Andaman and Nicobar to 400 times the current capacity in two years and has already augmented available bandwidth in the island region from 240 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
Hughes said that high-speed satellite broadband technology is the most cost-effective option in providing comprehensive coverage across islands since installing fiber or cable is challenging.
As part of the solution, Hughes India supplied BSNL with satellite terminals and modems for voice, data, and video communications as well as high-speed satellite backhaul capacity to extend network coverage in the region.
