Jaipur (PTI): Government-run BSNL on Monday launched a high speed (384 kbps) internet with WLL service by upgrading its CDMA (code division multiple access) for a monthly rate of Rs 550 for the customers of the city.

The facility, with an activation charge of Rs 500, EVDO (evolution data only) card for Rs 6,500 and monthly rent of Rs 550, would be available on first-come first-served basis, Mohanlal Gumbhar, General Manager, Rajasthan Circle, told a press conference after the launch.

For implementation of this service, BSNL used CDMA 2000 1x EVDO technology, which is the first stage of 3G technology evolution, he said.

The data service on this will provide internet surfing up to 144 kbps whereas on EVDO, one can have a speed from 400 to 700 kbps, he said.

The computer users could make use of these services on laptop and desktop within 2 km radius of the BTS (base transmitting stations), he said.

BSNL also planned to revive dead landline phone services on certain concession for customers who proved defaulters in payment of their bills, he said.

The year 2008 would be a customer year, and the company would try to solve customers' complaints at door step, where ever applicable, he said.

The company would also provide a life insurance plan free of cost to its permanent customers using landline, cellone, and WLL, he said.

About 22 lakh people in Rajasthan use mobile services, with landline users at just 1.5 lakh, he added.