The Tamil Nadu government has launched broadband services for every household through the state-owned multi-system operator (MSO) Arasu Cable TV Corporation, which had recently received the internet service provider (ISP) licence. The service was launched by the Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and aims to provide broadband service to every household across the state.
The service, which was launched by Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa through a video conference, aims to provide broadband service to every household across the state. The broadband service is available in various packages between INR 299(US$ 4.42) and INR 899(US$ 13.30) per month inclusive of service tax. Other broadband players in the state include government-run BSNL, Bharti Airtel and Bengaluru-based ACT Net.
The Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa also declared opening the start-up warehouse of Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation. The warehouse has been set up at a cost of INR 35.3 million. Arasu Cable TV Corporation provides between 90–100 channels in Chennai.
