BSNL’s launch of the Public Data Office (PDO) project is a critical step in improving digital access in rural India. For the people in our communities, this Program will be a game-changer in terms of economic activity and social life. This digital endeavor will primarily benefit the education and health sectors.
New Bharat AirFibre/BSNL Bharat Fibre Broadband plans for PDOs (Public Data Offices) has been served to cater the end customers through BSNL Wi-Fi Hotspots in rural locations across India. Take a look at the BSNL PDO plans, which vary for various rural locations in India and have particular pricing for the A& N circle.
| Sl. No. | PDO Premium | PDO Basic | Particulars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AirFibre or Fibre | AirFibre or Fibre | Media |
| 2 | Up to 100 Mbps | Up to 50 Mbps | Wi-Fi Customers’ Bandwidth (at best effort Download Speed) subject to Technical Feasibility |
| 3 | Only for PDO of Rural areas | For rural areas’ Public Data Office (PDO) | Applicability |
| 4 | 999 | 499 | Rent each Month for All India (Except A&N) |
| 5 | 11988 | 5988 | Yearly Payment in Rs for all India |
| 6 | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 750 | Monthly Costs (Rs.) for Andaman Nicobar Region |
| 7 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Download/Upload Limit (GB/ MB) each month |
| 8 | One @ Rs. 2000/-p.a. additional | NA | Static IP Address (On Request) for A&N circle |
| 9 | One Month FMC | Rs.500 for all India Rs. 750 for A&N | Security Deposit |
| 10 | A Month | A Month | Minimal Hire Period |
| 11 | 20 Mbps to 1000 GB, up to above 2 Mbps | 20 Mbps to 500 GB, up to above 2 Mbps | Complimentary Bandwidth for PDO usage (Download Speed) |
| 12 | NIL | NIL | Telephone Fixed Monthly Charges in Rs. |
| 13 | 24 Hrs. unlimited free calling (STD + Local) on any network in India | 24 Hrs. unlimited free calling (STD+ Local) on any network in India | Free Calls |
Note: The main bandwidth for serving Wi-Fi Hotspots, as well as the complementary bandwidth for PDO usages, will be given via a different VPN (like VPN-2 and VPN-1).
The aforesaid pricing is effective on July 1, 2021, in all rural parts of India, and on November 2, 2021, in the Andaman Nicobar circle. To broaden the scope, the aforesaid plans will be available on a regularly from 16.12.2021, in every urban area of Mizoram BA of the NE-I telecom region.
dear sir i hv plan to hired PDO in dehradun rural area please tell me how much PDOS alloted in a pers and whats its cost and other formality and investment cost, earning etc