Bharat AirFibre

2020 AUG 3

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IN NEWS:

  • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Sunday announced the expansion of its Bharat Air Fiber Services to Maharashtra.

What is it?

  • BSNL Bharat AirFibre will enable homes in rural areas with broadband services.
  • BSNL Bharat Fiber offers high-speed broadband from 256 Kbps to 100 Mbps.
  • Meanwhile, Bharat AirFibre is completely wireless and offers broadband up to 10Mbps up to a distance of 5 Kms.
  • It also connects the customers beyond the 5KM range but with a reduced internet speed.
  • Internet Data, Calling Features and TV services will be available under the project.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Consider the following statements regarding Bharat Air Fibre project
1.It is implemented by BSNL.
2.It is primarily targeted at rural areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to prelims question