Thread: Kerala's major cities all set to become wi-fi

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Kerala's major cities all set to become wi-fi


Byju Aryad
First Published : 18 Jan 2009 03:35:00 AM IST
Last Updated : 18 Jan 2009 01:08:07 PM IST

KOCHI: Kerala's major cities are all set to become wi-fi with the BSNL’s WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) service getting ready to be launched by the end of March, enabling access to internet anywhere.

This will enable the customers to use internet at a speed of 2 mbps anywhere in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode and Thrissur districts.

BSNL has completed a survey and adopted a plan of action for providing the service.

The study of radio waves and various frequencies has been completed.

The results are encouraging and the entire state will be wi-fi soon.

The city limits of the four districts will be covered first.

Later it will be extended to other parts of the districts.

Corporate offices and people who are travelling will benefit the most since the users can do away with cabling for accessing the internet.

BSNL Ernakulam principal general manager M Haridas said that the initial benefits are for those who want to use internet while travelling.

There is no need for a modem and any computer which has the facility for accessing the wi-fi can use the new facility.

The WiMax system will be installed in all the BSNL mobile towers so that the wi-fi service will be available in all the parts of the state which have mobile connectivity.

According to Haridas, the existing users and the new customers can avail themselves of the facility as technology for broadband now used by the BSNL customers and wi-fi is different. The BSNL is yet to come out with the tariffs for the wi-fi system.

However, there will be pre-paid and post-paid options for the customers.

At present, the BSNL broadband is available for those having land phone connection or USP portal.

With the introduction of the new facility, customers can access the internet without a land phone connection or USP portal.

Almost 30 times faster than 3G, the WiMax can support data speeds of up to 70 mbps, against 3G’s 380 kbps to 2 mbps.

How the security issues are to be tackled??? In Mumbai BMC has planned to enable WiFi access and stalled cos of security concern

This is good news. Thanks for sharing. :clap:
If this happens, Broadband tariff may decrease a lot. :001_smile:

wow.. thats interesting..

good news i am hoping wi-fi will be available in few other cities also within a few months

oh u lucky guys..

Thanks for the news...

Are yar Archer.........

Kya ye sach hoga???

Don't know ? It's not going to do much good for me as I don't have a laptop or other Wi-Fi gadgets now. But if this is going to decrease the Broadband tariff, then it's something. Like 1 or 2 Mbps Unlimited plan.
Too bad it's not going to be available in Kottayam right away. May take sometime to reach here.

Originally Posted by Archer

Don't know ? It's not going to do much good for me as I don't have a laptop or other Wi-Fi gadgets now. But if this is going to decrease the Broadband tariff, then it's something. Like 1 or 2 Mbps Unlimited plan.
Too bad it's not going to be available in Kottayam right away. May take sometime to reach here.

You know Kollam....Don't you??? :lol:

I also don't have any such gadgets. But would get them if it comes to be appealing...

Originally Posted by Archer

But if this is going to decrease the Broadband tariff, then it's something. Like 1 or 2 Mbps Unlimited plan.

i wish it happens all over india

Originally Posted by dhaneshv

Thanks for the news...

Are yar Archer.........

Kya ye sach hoga???

bhagwan ko bhi maloom nahi ki, BSNL kya karega... aur thum archer se pooch rahe ho

Originally Posted by newprouser

i wish it happens all over india



bhagwan ko bhi maloom nahi ki, BSNL kya karega... aur thum archer se pooch rahe ho

:lol:

unk:

Originally Posted by dhaneshv

You know Kollam....Don't you??? :lol:

I also don't have any such gadgets. But would get them if it comes to be appealing...

Same with me. I was planing to buy a wireless adapter to move the Computer to a different room. But I also need a to get a Wireless modem for that. So changed my mind. But if the tariff plan of Wi-Max is catchy then I will take a look.

Originally Posted by newprouser

i wish it happens all over india

:lol: :lol:

It's hard to believe as this is BSNL we are talking about.

Originally Posted by Archer

:lol: :lol:

It's hard to believe as this is BSNL we are talking about.

Same here....

Originally Posted by Archer

It's hard to believe as this is BSNL we are talking about.

true.. but it doesn't stop u from dreamin that it was possible

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Originally Posted by essbebe

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Vielen Dank!
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Activated license till 7th Nov 2009.
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Originally Posted by essbebe

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren
Vielen Dank!
Vielen Dank!
Vielen Dank!
Thank you.
Activated license till 7th Nov 2009.
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welcome yaar.. seriously i don't understand german

Originally Posted by dhaneshv

Ladies and Gentlemen
thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!

Originally Posted by essbebe

Clicked the middle icon (for you)
on left for the useful link given .
(seems already given earlier by me .)

Yep , u already repped me.. thanks once again

Is it the signal to decrease Wired broadband tariff and introduction of new UL plans by the end of March ?

मैं तो broadband के नये असीमित योजना 1 mbps Home का इन्तजार करता करता थक गया हूं :yawn:

I think This will be expensive