Pathanamthitta: BSNL has launched a device to provide high-speed 5G fixed wireless access service. At an event in Hyderabad, the company unveiled a device that delivers 5G service within a specified range when plugged in. The device is fully developed indigenously. BSNL is currently the first telecom company in the country to implement such a service.

This offering makes access to high-speed internet easier than through traditional cable connections. The device can be purchased from any BSNL office and activated online. No SIM card is required. It is expected to be made available through franchises in the near future.

Speed up to 980 Mbps

The device was tested at the Ameerpet Exchange in Hyderabad, where it achieved speeds of up to 980 Mbps. The test was conducted using bandwidth at a frequency of 700 MHz.

At present, the pricing stands at Rs 999 per month for 100 Mbps and Rs 1,499 per month for 300 Mbps. BSNL plans to scale up the speed to 980 Mbps in future phases.

Expansion planned to five more cities

Following its launch in Hyderabad, the service will be extended to Bengaluru, Puducherry, Visakhapatnam, Pune and Chandigarh by September. The new service was inaugurated by BSNL Chairman Robert J. Ravi in Hyderabad.

Q5G: A new name for BSNL’s 5G services

BSNL’s 5G services will be branded as Q5G, drawing inspiration from the quantum revolution in technology. Trials are currently under way to introduce 5G services to mobile users. The company aims to roll out mobile 5G services by early next year.