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Broadband brings copper cables back into the loop
RAJESHWARI ADAPPA THAKUR
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2005 12:24:45 AM]
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MUMBAI: The copper lines laid by telecom companies which were considered obsolete, redundant and expensive in the wireless world, have got a new lease of life with the launch of broadband services in the country.
Telcos are expecting broadband services to spark off a fresh interest in landline phones. This in turn is expected to lead to a increase in demand for copper wiring.
Speaking to ET, AK Sinha, chairman of Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), said, “Broadband has increased the utility value of copper cables.
If broadband stimulates further demand for telephone lines, then we will need more copper cables.’’ Since broadband service requires a fixed line at home, its success would decide the future of wireline telephony in the country.
BSNL and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) have opted to launch broadband services using the ‘ADSL 2+’ technology, giving copper cables a fresh lease of life.
The copper cables are used for the last mile wiring for landline phones while optic fibre cables are used up to the junction box. “Copper is best suited for broadband access,’’ said Kuldeep Goyal, executive director, MTNL, Mumbai.
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