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Spectra Net - The Helmsman of the new reality
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Set up in Jan 2000, a venture of the Punj Lloyd Group,
Spectra Net is a one of it's kind Internet Service
Provider in India.
'Convergence of different media' is what is being
stressed as the main motive behind the formation of Spectra
Net. What this means is that you can now access the Internet,
watch world class television programmes, play interactive
network games along with a host of other special services
through one single connection! And all that you need to
get started is to install a Set Top Box (STB) and
a Spectra Net connection for which you need to contact
your local cable operator. What's more, you don't need
a computer to avail this service, a television set is
sufficient.
With this kind of a service, the advantages are endless.
For the households it would mean a continuous Internet
access sans a phone bill. No unexpected disconnection
from the Internet and high-speed connections resulting
in faster downloads. You will also have a customized video
service, which would entitle you to watch a movie of your
choice. You'll even have the facility of playing an interactive
network game with a friend. Now this is an 'expedience'
where the big brands cash in - An online Shopping service
with attractive interactive content and a home delivery
service.
They have two payment options that you can avail
of:
1. Payment on delivery.
2. Payment as a part of your monthly ISP bill.
On the pay channel front however, you'll be charged according
to the amount of viewing. So all you couch potatoes start
calculating the cost of lying in front of the telly all
day!
For the Corporates it would mean an obvious improvement
in Internet related services. With an 'Always - on' connectivity,
fast Internet downloads and uploads at the speed of 10mbps
and a dynamic bandwidth positioning coupled with a usage-based
service charge this is the next biggest thing in India
since the arrival of the Internet itself.
Belonging to category A 'Internet Service Provider'
and a 'Licensed Cable Service Provider' makes Spectra
Net India's first Convergence Service Provider.
This company is also India's first fully owned broadband
infrastructure network for convergence.
Headquartered at Delhi, Spectra Net's Optic fibre
network runs throughout the capital as well as the National
Capital Region. A Data Center and a Cable Head End
support this network.
Backed by partners like Sun Microsystems, General Instruments,
Lucent Technologies, Compaq and Cisco Systems,
the company's future plans include an investment of Rs.2000/-
crore over the next 4 years, which will extend Spectra
Net's network nationwide.
So let's get ready to welcome the new reality - Convergence.
- Pritika Sethi
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