Re-use of BSNL underground optical fiber for connecting villages with FTTH

[shree_bn]

@disablealg , Yes I understand the fact that BSNL is a sinking ship, we are trying to leverage the infrastructure which was already built by them and which has become a legacy now..but their operating modes, legality and so many other factors will become prioritised over offering a seamless service to customers.

Lastly, can I expect consistent speed and reliability with AirFiber with a line of sight distance of maximum of 14km approx.? Can rain disrupt the speed to considerable extent? If someone could share their experience on using AirFiber beyond 10km distance would help me to decide on investing for it though it can offer a lesser speed compared to FTTH. Also, will it cost 18k for the Customer Premise Equipment for such range? I have everything else (cat 6 Lan cable, Router) except the wifi antenna.

 

[Techy_guy]

Bro first of all of you get a team visit nearest town enquire about fibre cable get yourself as the lco is charging a lots there not laying gold wire they are asking 13k per km
So get yourself fibre cable from market get it installed

 

[Sai]

First Airfiber user in entire Karnataka here. The thing works spectacularly as long as Ubiquiti Networks equipment is used. In the area where my farm is located, I have seen the franchise installing CPE at 30-40 meters height trees and those connections are working fine !.

Send me a personal message. I’ll help you out. I know everyone in BSNL Karnataka and some top shots of private ISPs.

 

[shree_bn]

@Sai thanks a lot for the leads.. surely i will follow up with your help!

 

[shree_bn]

@Sai I am finding difficulty in sending a personal message in this forum, am I missing some permissions?

 

[Sai]

Make few more posts, it will be enabled automatically. Else ping @Sushubh please.

 

[shree_bn]

@Sushubh Could you please enable the personal chat for me? It would help me to sync up with @Sai to resolve the internet challenge faced by our Village.. Thanks!

 

[shree_bn]

@Sai I don't think I could get the Personal Message feature enabled. If discussing here does not spam others, please help me regarding the AirFiber cnnection.

 

[Sai]

How many potential customers are there in your area?. Ready to pay ₹10-15k.

 

[shree_bn]

@Sai I think as of now hardly 8-10 customers are interested but we are spaced apart. Cable is not feasible and due to terrain challenges LoS can be an issue for all customers. But I am ready to get the Air Fiber connection even if there are no other connections nearby. My place is feasible with LoS but only thing is 14km by air from the transmission tower. If the antenna cost comes under 15k I am ready to take it (as I have other equipment like ethernet cable and wifi router), but not sure how rain, distance and weather impacts the throughput and speed. As per my research ubiquity LiteBeam 5ac Gen2 / powerbeam 5ac gen2 would suffice right?