UTStarcom Inc. said today that it has extended its existing ties with state-owned BSNL to grapple the latter’s newly-planned expansions of multiplay network.

The expansion will see UTStarcom deploying its B1000 multi-service access node (MSAN) solution across India to add approximately 475,000 ports of capacity to BSNL’s existing broadband network, enabling additional subscribers to experience triple-play services.

With this expansion, subscribers with local loop access will be able to access Internet speeds up to 20 megabits per second (Mbps).

Being the turnkey provider of multiplay network technology, UTStarcom will take care of design, planning, deployment, service roll out and maintenance of the network.

Earlier in its first phase, UTStarcom deployed 1.3 million broadband subscriber lines for BSNL, with an additional 1.1 million broadband subscriber lines during the second phase.

“We worked closely with BSNL to successfully complete Phase I of this multiplay broadband network and are now nearing completion of Phase II,” said Vijay Yadav, Vice President and Managing Director of UTStarcom''s South Asia operations.

Further he added, “By choosing UTStarcom for the expansion of its multiplay services network, BSNL understands our commitment to extending India’s broadband capabilities to all regions of the country. We are confident that the expansion will help BSNL increase market share while offering engaging, innovative services to end-users.”