Intel, Reliance join to expedite internet connectivity

Chennai, Jun 21 (UNI) In a bid to accelerate internet penetration in rural areas in Tamil Nadu, Reliance Communiations has joined hands with Intel to offer instant and uninterrupted internet connectivity.

Announcing the joint programme with Intel at a press conference here, Mr V G Somasekhar, circle CEO, Reliance Communications, today said users purchasing PCs from 79 Genuine Intel Dealers (GIDs) across the state, would be offered Intel-powered PCs with Reliance wireless products to avail internet connectivity at speeds, far exceeding today's dial up speeds.

With its pan-India CDMA2000 1x network, Reliance wireless products enable anytime anywhere, high speed internet connectivity on PCs, laptops and other computing devices through the popular Reliance Netconnect service platform.

Reliance Mobile handsets could also be used as wireless modems to connect to the internet from personal computers, laptops or hand-held devices, even while on the move, he said. They could download with a maximum possible speed of 144 Kbps, he added.

The areas of focus under the joint programme would be on locations with low PC density, small and semi-urban and rural areas and areas where broad band was not possible, he said.

"We are aiming at providing affordable solutions to people, who stay far away from the urban centres to get connected and stay connected," he added.

Mr Ashok Nair, National Sales Manager, Intel, said the company had rolled out a similar package in Karnataka and would extend the offer to Andhra Pradesh and across the country soon.

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