Broadband means increase in the bandwidth of communicating channels. In computer networking and other digital fields, bandwidth refers to as a data transfer in bit per sec or bit/sec. Thus wider the width, greater the information carrying capacity. Bandwidth depends upon the types of data transferred and to some extent on the medium too. For example, a broader band is required to carry speech, a still broader is required to carry music and much broader is needed to carry videos.
Relating to data transfer, broadband networks are those in which data are transferred in multiple pieces simultaneously to increase effective rate of transfer. Presently Broadband in India can be access through DSL ( Digital Subscriber Line), Cable modem and Wireless technology.
Major Broadband players in India:
1. Airtel: Airtel is the leading private broadband service provider across 95 cities in India with approximately 9.92 lakh broadband customers as on December 31, 2008. Airtel uses fiber copper wire for networking using ADSL 2+ technology (a type of DSL).
In April 2009, Airtel launched 16 Mbps broadband on DSL in the country. Till date it is the fastest Broadband in India for general public. Airtel customers will have to pay nearly 3000 rupees to access 16 Mbps speed. Other than this company has many limited and unlimited plans to attract the customers. Standard plans ranging between 500 to 600 rupees, depending upon the area considered.
Now Airtel also entered the wireless internet market with Wireless USB modem and data card.
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