Hughes enables satellite connectivity for BSNL in Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Hughes Communications India Limited has been selected by India’s state-owned telecom company BSNL to enable satellite broadband connectivity in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. The project addresses growing bandwidth demand in these island regions located beyond the reach of terrestrial technology.

With Hughes India, BSNL plans to expand satellite bandwidth in Andaman and Nicobar to 400 times the current capacity in two years and has already augmented available bandwidth in the island region from 240 Mbps to 1 Gbps. As part of the solution, Hughes India has supplied BSNL with satellite terminals and modems for voice, data, and video communications as well as high-speed satellite backhaul capacity to extend network coverage in the region.

“We are proud to have been awarded this project by BSNL”, said Mr. Shivaji Chatterjee, SVP and Head, Enterprise Business, Hughes India. “It’s a testament to our success in implementing a wide range of system integration projects and large turnkey networks. With our proven solutions, we are confident that this partnership will enable the residents, tourists, government and armed forces on the islands to enjoy unmatched connectivity and Internet experience while also serving India’s strategic interest in the region.”

Tourism forms the backbone of the economy on the islands, which are also strategic naval locations. Better infrastructure, connectivity, and facilities on the islands are expected to boost tourism in the region, which is already witnessing a strong influx of foreign and domestic visitors.