Date:08/10/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/10/08/stories/2007100859870800.htm

Andhra Pradesh

BSNL to offer ‘Movie on Demand’

TIRUPATI: Thanks to the convergence of voice, data and video streams achieved by adopting the latest technology, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is getting ready to offer novel facilities like ‘Movie on Demand’ and ‘IP TV’ (Internet Protocol Television) soon.

The two features will be offered as add-on facilities along with high-speed Internet, packaged with its broadband connection. The broadband, technically called ‘Multi-play project’, is all set to make entertainment accessible and cheaper and the charges will be collected in a hassle-free manner by appending it to the regular phone bill. This was disclosed by the BSNL’s General Manager, Tirupati Telecom District, S.Balachandran.