BSNL to launch next-gen network

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is all set to launch next-gen network in Meghalaya on April 30. BSNL NE 1 circle additional general manager N Sujatha asserted that next-gen network would benefit around four thousand users in the state.

The next-gen network is aimed at better quality broadband connectivity with the exchange migrating to Next Generation Network (NGN) which is internet protocol based.

N Sujatha said that while BSNL NE 1 Circle covers states of Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura, the dates for launching the next-gen networks are different for different states and added 4000 users in Shillong city can utilize the services from May 1 onwards depending on up-gradation of their telephone sets.

While there will be no change in telephone numbers and billing cycle, Sujatha said the rate for calls will also be the same except when using other facilities such as video, picture and data through session initiation protocol.