BSNL is Rural Broadband Connectivity to CSCs whereever there is access on ADSL, WiMax /other means. Please click here to view BSNL updates on CSC connectivity
Options for Last Mile Connectivity is being facilitated centrally through the National Rural Broadband Plan, as far as possible. DIT had earmarked funds of Rs.330 Cr. for extending connectivity to about 40-50,000 CSCs under Phases 1 and 2 : viz. ADSL Connectivity from 20,000 rural exchanges and Wireless Broadband infrastructure at about 1000 tower locations. Rest of 50-60,000 connections shall be addressed through the USOF driven Rural Broadband initiative.
Phase
Mode
Nos
Phase I
BSNL Wireline ~ 20,000 Rural BSNL Exchanges
20,000
Phase II
BSNL Wireless ~ 1,000 Unique BSNL Tower Locations
Phase III
USOF Wireless ~ 4,000 Multiple TSP Tower Locations
60,000
Total
100,000