Airtel has launched an 8 Mbps broadband service, thus becoming the first service provider in the country to offer such high speed broadband service.
Airtel broadband customers can now browse multiple windows and at the same time, download heavy files, view streaming video, enjoy online gaming, chat, email and other applications. At 8 mbps, the Airtel broadband network will be IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) ready.
Currently the speeds on offer, range from 256 KBps to 4Mbps. With the new speed offering, Airtel has pioneered a revolution in internet experience. Customers will no longer have to wait for a video to get buffered while watching streaming videos. A 5 MB music file can be downloaded in five seconds, compared to 160 seconds on a 256 kbps connection.
Since most users will not require internet access at very high speeds all the time, Airtel plans to introduce 8 mbps broadband as an “on-demand” access for those using lower speeds. This model is expected to be finalised in a fortnight. Likened to “opening tap for some duration,” this feature will help users switch on 8 mbps for a movie download, for instance, before switching back to slower speeds.
Airtel's 8 Mbps broadband service will initially be available in Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi and the NCR, and a subsequent roll out in Mumbai and Hyderabad in a few weeks. Tariff plans and product offerings are being worked out.
Currently the speeds on offer, range from 256 KBps to 4Mbps. With the new speed offering, Airtel has pioneered a revolution in internet experience. Customers will no longer have to wait for a video to get buffered while watching streaming videos. A 5 MB music file can be downloaded in five seconds, compared to 160 seconds on a 256 kbps connection.
Since most users will not require internet access at very high speeds all the time, Airtel plans to introduce 8 mbps broadband as an “on-demand” access for those using lower speeds. This model is expected to be finalised in a fortnight. Likened to “opening tap for some duration,” this feature will help users switch on 8 mbps for a movie download, for instance, before switching back to slower speeds.
Airtel's 8 Mbps broadband service will initially be available in Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi and the NCR, and a subsequent roll out in Mumbai and Hyderabad in a few weeks. Tariff plans and product offerings are being worked out.
