BSNL ties up with Facebook to provide backhaul bandwidth

NEW DELHI: State run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU)  with Facebook to provide backhaul bandwidth to the popular social networking site.

"#BSNL will provide backhaul bandwidth to @facebook and will promote connectivity in rural areas,thereby reducing the digital divide," the company said on social media account.

The MoU was signed between N K Gupta, Director CFA of BSNL and Facebook Country Head Munish Seth.