C-DOT tranfers GPON technology to state firms and private players

Government-aided autonomous research organisation Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) yesterday transferred indigenously-developed broadband technology to state-run firms and private players to expedite the establishment of a high-speed internet network. 

"This is a pathbreaking technology and I would like to congratulate C-DOT that they, for the first time in the world, have tried to deliver such a technology to the common man at such an affordable price," communications minister Kapil Sibal told reporters on the occasion. 

Gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology is the key component in broadband connectivity over optical fibre.

The technology, which has been tested and validated is currently driving state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam's network in Ajmer, Rajasthan and is in the process of being transferred to seven public and private manufacturers. 

Sibal said, the technology would help the expansion of optical fibre across the country to meet the  requirements of major national programmes including National Optical Fibre Network, State-Wide-Area Network connectivity, broadband connectivity in rural, north-east, tribal areas. The technology will also help expand networks of defence, railways and other strategic networks. 

C-DOT was established in 1984, to develop state-of-the-art telecom technology to meet the needs of the Indian telecom network.