Jaipur: State-owned telecom firm BSNL and
Aksh Optifibre today unveiled here the country's first Fibre
to the Home (FTTH) technology, which will enable faster
Internet connectivity and quality tele-viewing experience.

     This launch will enable Aksh and BSNL to provide
multiplay services with high definition content to its over
30,000 customers. The technology will further allow iControl
Internet Protocol TV customers to experience speed of 100 MBS
on their Internet connections.

     This technology will replace the traditional copper line
connecting exchanges to the home called 'last mile
connectivity' with optical fibre cables.

     Currently, 'last mile' connections between homes and
telephone exchanges are almost entirely copper-based.

     This launch will bring India on the same technological
plane as advanced countries like China, Singapore, Japan and
the UK where majority fixed-line operators have replaced
last-mile copper connections with fibre cables.

     Aksh Optifibre Ltd Managing Director Kailash Choudhari
said the launch will allow end-users who have invested in High
Definition televisions to enjoy the benefits of their
investment in the latest technology.

     BSNL Chief General Manager G K Aggarwal said the telecom
company will bring FTTH to its 8 million customers across the
state.