May 11 2016
Creates a future ready network at a cost of Rs 118 Cr
· With clear leadership in Punjab in Retail & Enterprise segments for the last 15 years, Connect Broadband invests heavily in Network readiness for future
· With Speed as focus area, Connect Broadband launches “New Connect Xpressway” for users across Punjab
Mr. Arvind Bali (Centre), Director and CEO Connect Broadband and Videocon Telecom during announcement of New Connect Xpressway
Chandigarh, May 11 2016: Internet has become an important part of everyone’s life. The rise in number of internet based applications has increased the need for speed and data. The monthly data consumption of an average user has increased by 100% in last 2 years to 27 GB. It is expected to double in next one year. Keeping this in mind Connect Broadband plans to invest heavily in network. This increase in data usage is fuelled by the speed of internet and the number of applications that are available for connect customers. In order to cater to future needs of customers, Connect Broadband has invested heavily into creating the all “New Connect Xpressway”, which will allow huge amount of data to flow uninterrupted providing great internet experience to the users.
The company has invested Rs 118 crores in creating this network. It includes up gradation of optical fiber network that enables transmission at high speed. Connect Broadband has sourced the equipment from international players to build this futuristic express way. The company has invested in latest transmission equipment, DWDM, ring upgradation, NOC equipment etc. The Xpressway enables users to access applications simultaneously on small and large screen devices seamlessly without buffering. To take an analogy it is like a superfast car commuting on a dedicated express way without any block in speed.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Arvind Bali, Director and CEO Connect Broadband and Videocon Telecom said, “Customer experience is the foremost thing for us. With explosion in internet applications we have taken the onus to strengthen our network to ensure that digital India keeps moving at a fast pace”.
The penetration and the number of Smartphone users have increased to a great extent over the past few years. Percentage of mobile phone users using Smartphone has increased from 21% in 2014 to 30% in 2016. This percentage is expected to hit 40% by 2019. Since the penetration is increasing we have multiple users connected to a home Wi-Fi connection. With each user accessing internet from his device there is need for higher bandwidth to provide that seamless experience. Connect Broadband is providing speed as high 100 Mbps on its Fiber to Home network to make this experience great.
CONNECT is a part of 10 Billion US$ Videocon Group and is a pan India ISP Licensee with market leadership in Punjab Telecom Circle, which consists of Punjab, the Union Territory of Chandigarh and Panchkula. The Company also provides a full gamut of telecommunication services, which includes voice telephony, both Wireline and fixed wireless, Internet services, broadband data services and a range of value added service viz., Centrex, leased lines, voice mail and video conferencing. Connect has recently expanded its coverage footprint with launch of data services in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
What more? CONNECT also provides Wireless Broadband service across Punjab. Offering high speed internet through a wireless medium, CONNECT Wireless Broadband enables users to access internet through their Laptops, PCs, Tablets, Wi-Fi enabled phones in the wireless vicinity & FTTH which is a Broadband telecommunications system based on fiber-optic cables and associated optical electronics. The technology reaches the boundary of the living space, such as a box on the outside wall of a home. Quadruple play of high-speed broadband, high-definition video, unlimited 'anywhere' telephony, and real-time surveillance are a few key take-aways for users.