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Andhra Pradesh, Google X ink MoU to bring FSOC technology to India

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Google X will initially supply Andhra Pradesh with two thousand FSOC links which can provide wireless internet connection at a higher speed of up to 20Gbps and to a distance of up to 20kms

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Andhra Pradesh government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with to bring Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) technology to India to provide internet through AP's ambitious Fibergrid project. In a statement CM Chandrababu Naidu said, “With a vision to boost the digital infrastructure, APSFL has signed an MoU with Google X for their expertise in innovation. The agreement will serve as means for bringing high quality & affordable digital services to every household in AP, conquering the geographical barriers.”

As per the MoU, Google X will initially supply Andhra Pradesh with two thousand FSOC links. Google X engineers and experts on site in AP will work with the government personnel to identify and select suitable sites for deployment of the FSOC links. As part of the partnership, and to provide real time support for smooth operation of this project, Google X will also set up a local office with the help of the Andhra Pradesh government.

“This association with X labs to implement FSOC in AP is first of its kind in the world to provide wireless internet connection at a higher speed of up to 20Gbps and to a distance of up to 20kms. This significant partnership will offer a major boost to the state's digital infrastructure and help overcome hindrances in terms of connecting isolated and difficult terrain, forest areas, river crossings, railway crossings etc,” said Andhra Pradesh IT minister .

According to Department of IT & Electronics, the MoU was signed in the presence of Minister of IT and CEO of Google X in San Francisco during the former's US tour. “We are delighted to be partnering with on this promising innovation that could overcome some of the longstanding challenges of getting high speed internet too hard to reach areas, and looking forward to helping them make the benefits of the web accessible to more people in Andhra Pradesh,” said Astro Teller.

AP Fiber grid is an ambitious project launched to give affordable high speed internet connection to every household in the state. It aims to connect over 1.45 Crore households, 12198 Panchayats, 60000 schools, 10000 government offices, 670 mandal Offices, 96 municipalities, 14 corporations, 6000 Public Health Centres with high speed internet.

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