Introduction
N-Logue was launched to fulfil the need for Internet and voice services in every underserved small town and village in India. With headquarters in Chennai, it has already successfully enabled internet access in a number of rural areas.
Connectivity
CorDECT, an advanced Wireless Access system, is the heart of N-logue's connectivity. Here are the main features of CorDECT.
- 35 / 70 kbps Internet access.
- 10 Kms of line-of-sight connectivity extended to 25 Kms using repeaters.
Maintenance
corVIEW OMC Console is the support system for maintenance. Here are the main features
- It includes hardware and software configuration, subscriber administration, accounting, fault notification and traffic.
- The functions range from a bird's eye-view of the operational status of a network of corDECT systems to probing the internals of an individual wall set.
Other Services (benefits)
- Local service providers in Access Centres. Each
access centre includes:
- A leased Internet connection to the nearest Internet gateway.
- A 60 feet tower with multiple CBSs to transmit the corDECT signal.
- A DIU and RAS for routing Internet and voice data.
- Radius, NAT and DNS servers.
- Software to bill customers on a monthly basis and track the payments.
Local Service Providers only needs an operating knowledge of the technology, enough to maintain a satisfactory quality of service - can be any entrepreneur, need not be a Telecom expert.
- Village Kiosks.
- Wall Set that receives the wireless corDECT signal
- Branded PC with 15 inch color monitor
- Computer peripherals including speaker, microphone, CD-ROM, digital camera, inkjet printer and sound card
- UPS with battery providing 4 hours of back-up power for PC.
An application suite consisting of word-processing, browsing and email software all in local language as well as English 6-months of unlimited Internet access, a marketing kit, and introductory training provided by n-Logue Telephony equipment including STD-ISD meter for additional Rs.5000
Costs
Rs 53,500 (USD $1200), + 5000 Rs for telephony equipment [ELABORATE]
Eligibility
Local entrepreneurs with minimum 12th standard education.
Support
Financial support is provided by SBI (State bank of India). nLogue and the Local Service Providers are responsible for Technical support.
Areas Covered
Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Its also implemented in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.