MTNL To Implement FTTH On Last Mile Connectivity With Aksh

MTNL in association with Aksh Optifibre, has launched Multi Play Service and High Definition television on ‘Fibre-To-The-Home’ Services. Replacing the traditional copper line from the exchange to the home called ‘the last mile connectivity’ with full end-to-end fibre connection would mean allowing the customers of MTNL to experience world-class tele-viewing and Internet browsing experience from the comfort of their homes.

MTNL upgraded its broadband infrastructure about three years ago and is currently based on a fibre backbone but the ’last mile’ connections between homes and telephone exchanges are almost entirely copper-based. The implementation of Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) on last mile connectivity would place India in the league of technologically advanced countries like China, Singapore, Japan and UK, where majority of fixed-line operators have replaced their last-mile copper connections with fibre. With this move, MTNL has created space for multi play, high speed, fibre-to-the-home broadband Internet, IPTV and high definition television.

“MTNL is working closely with technology partners like Aksh to meet the challenge of providing fibre-based solutions to all homes in our area of operation. This fibre technology will enable us to bring faster, higher-quality, high-definition content and more interactive capabilities to our subscribers," said R S P Sinha, chairman and managing director, MTNL.