VSNL introduces WiMax services in India

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) has announced that the Company on May 31, 2007 has became the first Company to launch WiMax services in India. It has announced the commencement of these services for enterprise customers in Bangalore.

The launch of WiMax by the Company offers a wireless solution to last mile connectivity issues faced by enterprise customers and opens up exciting possibilities for retail customers. WiMax has the potential to offer high-speed, wireless connectivity for data and internet applications.

The Company has announced plans to extend its WiMax network to about 120 cities across India for enterprise customers and 5 cities for retail customers by the end of this financial year.

"We are proud to be the first Company to launch WiMax based service in India. This will help VSNL offer very high quality and seamless connectivity to our enterprise customers," Mr. Vinod Kumar, President - Global Data & Mobility Solution of the Company said.

A number of Companies drawn from diverse sectors like retail, financial services and automobile are already benefiting from the Company's WiMax services.

The Company has launched these services after conducting extensive pilot testing in Bangalore and other locations. The Company which pioneered Internet and International service in India, has taken the lead in offering innovative Wireless Broadband services. The Company is already the leading telecom provider in the Wi-Fi space, with nearly 300 public hotspots in India.

Source : Equity Bulls

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