BSNL Launches India’s First High-speed Wireless Broadband Network in Gujarat

Bharat Sanchar Nigam, Ltd (BSNL), India’s state-owned and largest telecommunications company, and SOMA Networks, Inc., a leading provider of WiMAX solutions, today announced the commercial launch of “BSNL Wireless Broadband” service in the state of Gujarat. Broadband connectivity means high-speed, always on, Internet access, in homes and offices. What is special about this wireless service is that it can reach even those places where there is no wired infrastructure.

“We are extremely pleased that the people of Gujarat are the first to benefit from this ambitious wireless broadband project,” said Mr. Satya Pal, Chief General Manager, BSNL Gujarat Telecom Circle. “BSNL’s service is not just for the urban elites, but will connect India’s underserved population with the same high-quality broadband experience, but without the wait and without the wires.”