Bsnl Launches Its Evdo Facility In Rajkot

[Honest 836]

BSNL launches its EVDO facility in Rajkot

27 Jun, 2008, 1556 hrs IST,

RAJKOT: Claiming to be more quicker and cheaper than private operators, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) on Friday launched its EVDO (evolution data only) system.

Talking to reporters, BSNL General Manager (Rajkot circle) Ramchandran said, Rajkot has become the first city in Gujarat to have such facility.

The facility, includes wireless broadband, would gradually be available in Vadodara, Ahmedabad and other parts of the state, he said.

The facility will have speed up to two MBPS and no need to have landline connection.

The users need to have US port in their laptops or desk tops to use this system. BSNL will charge Rs 500 for the activation of the system, said Ayesh Siddiqui, BSNL public relation officer.

Users can use the system unlimited by paying monthly rent of Rs 550 and there will no extra charge for the additional usage of the system.

[tanveer 59]

when is reliance launching it?

[Sadikk 301]

Bsnl ka 1X speed was 2kbps, so EVDO will give 10kbps blazingly fast

[Arun 795]

when is reliance launching it?

probably after 3G license is auctioned only.

Bsnl ka 1X speed was 2kbps, so EVDO will give 10kbps blazingly fast

users are reporting 1 mpbs average speed though there are other problems being experienced as it is in testing phase.

[kshah 452]

Bsnl ka 1X speed was 2kbps, so EVDO will give 10kbps blazingly fast

AS per EVDO forum of BSNL, it gives really good speed. Means now ahmedabad is on horizon.

[KumaarShah 143]

^^^

Maybe very soon, maybe very late. Never know with BSNL. Hope for the best.