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BSNL launches WiMAX services

The state-owned telecom major BSNL became the first company in the country to start wireless broadband services and announced a tariff starting with Rs 140 per month for rural areas. BSNL wireless broadband services, using WiMAX technology, was launched by Minister of State Sachin Pilot from his constituency Ajmer. The service was launched at a function in Pisangan Telephone Exchange in Ajmer district. "This unique technology has been deployed for the first time in our country. Through this BSNL will usher in a new era of growth in rural areas. This technology offers broadband speed of 7 Mbps at a distance of 15kms," said Pilot. The high speed wireless broadband connectivity will offer video conferencing, enabling tele-medicine and tele-education, besides providing other services like payment of utility bills, issue of birth certificates, land records, vehicle registration etc.

                                                                                                               
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