BSNL has commissioned a world class, multi-gigabit, multi-protocol, convergent IP infrastructure through National Internet Backbone-II (NIB-II), that provides triple play services through the same backbone and broadband access network. The Broadband service is available on DSL technology (on the same copper cable that is used for connecting telephone) in a large number of cities/towns on country-wide basis.
In terms of infrastructure for broadband services NIB-II has put India at par with more advanced nations. The services that are supported includes: always-on broadband access to the Internet for residential and business customers, Content based services, Video multicasting, Video-on-demand and
Interactivegaming, Audio and Video conferencing, IP Telephony, Distance learning, Messaging: plain and feature rich, Multi-site MPLS VPNs with Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees. The subscribe will be able to access the above services through Subscriber Service Selection System (SSSS) portal.
Key Objectives
To provide high speed Internet connectivity (upto 8 Mbps)
To provide Virtual Private Network (VPN) service to the broadband customers
To provide dial VPN service to MPLS VPN customers.
To provide multicast video services, video-on-demand, etc. through the Broadband Remote Access Server (BRAS).
To provide a means to bill for the aforesaid services by either time-based or volume-based billing. It shall provide the customer with the option to select the services through web server
To provide both pre-paid and post paid broadband services
The Broadband Service is given through the state of the art Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) based IP Infrastructure, which is designed to provide reliable routes to cover all possible destinations within and outside the country. Layer-1 of the network consists of a high speed Backbone comprising of 24 powerful Core Routers connected with high speed 2.5 Gbps(STM-16) links. The routers are located on the national DWDM network interfacing at STM-16 optical level to provide for high transmission speeds. Layer-2 of the network consists of approx. 100 routers through which the customers access services like MPLS/VPN, content etc.
What advantage does MPLS have over other Technologies?
MPLS VPN is a technology that allows a service provider like BSNL to have complete control over parameters that are critical to offering its customers service guarantees with regard to bandwidth throughputs, latencies and availability.
Services available through Broadband
High speed Internet Access: This is the always-on Internet access service with speed ranging from 2 Mbps to 8 Mbps.
Bandwidth on Demand: This will facilitate customer to change bandwidth as per his / her requirement. For example a customer with 2 Mbps can change to 4 Mbps during the IP TV session.
Multicasting : This is to provide video multicast services for application in distance education, telemedicine etc
Dial VPN Service : This service allows remote users to access their private network securely over the NIB-II infrastructure.
VPN on Broadband : This facilitates access of VPN using existing Broadband connection.
Video and Audio Conferencing.
Content based Services : Like Video on Demand, Interactive Gaming, Live and time shifted TV
What the customer needs in order to be able to use Broadband?
BSNL's Bfone (Basic phone) connection
Personel Computer with 10/100 Ethernet Port / USB Port
ADSL CPE (Customer Premise Equipment). This can be taken from BSNL at nominal rental per month or can be purchased outright.
Cities where the service has been launched
Having first launched its Broadband service in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata on 14th January 2005, BSNL has now extended this service to cover approximately 708 cities through out the country (as on 01/01/2007)
BSNL has tied up with HCL Infosystems Ltd. to launch the BSNL HCL PC for DataOne broadband customers in the country. For further details about pricing and configuration please click here.
How do I apply for a BSNL broadband connection
For applying a broadband connection you may download the form from this page and submit the same at your nearest BSNL Customer Service Center. You may also apply online by clicking here.
