JAIPUR, Jan 25, 2010 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) --

Indian state-owned telecom firm BSNL and Aksh Optifibre (BSE:532351) on Friday 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.

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