BSNL, DoPT sign agreement
Q. Which PSU signed an agreement to provide broadband connectivity to post offices in rural areas?- Published on 02 May 17a. BSNL
b. MTNL
c. VSNL
d. None of the above
ANSWER: BSNL
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between BBNL, Department of Posts and BSNL to provide broadband connectivity of BharatNet to Post Offices in rural areas.
BSNL would provide broadband services.
The infrastructure expenses and the operational expenses would be paid by the Department of Posts. BBNL would facilitate and coordinate the entire project.
BharatNet is Centre’s rural internet connectivity programme which is implemented by Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL)and the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity programme using Optical fibre.
Bharat Net seeks to connect all of India’s households, particularly the rural areas, through demand, affordable broadband connectivity of 2 Mbps to 20 Mbps to realise the vision of Digital India.
The project is being funded by Universal service Obligation Fund (USOF) and is being implemented in 3 stages.
