CHENNAI, INDIA: Zylog Systems India Limited, a software solutions and services provider, announced the launch of ‘Wi5’ wireless broadband services in the city.

With this launch, Zylog enters the ISP business in the country and has obtained a category A internet service provider license to operate in all of India’s DoT circles. Soon, WiFi services will be made available in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.

Inaugurating the service, Karuna Sagar, IPS, DIG, Armed force, Chennai, said: This WiFi service will enable customers to access high-speed wireless broadband connectivity through their laptops, desktops or mobile devices by subscribing to Wi5’s service on the move."
 
Zylog Systems has adopted mesh network architecture, which makes the wireless network a continuous one and deliver high mobility, high speed, highly secure and affordable wireless broadband connectivity. Popularly called as the “metro Wi-Fi”, Zylog has adopted a business model similar to the mobile telephony network.
Unlike ‘hotspots’– spots where wireless transmission equipments are fitted to provide wireless connectivity to a small area around it “metro Wi-Fi” will cover most parts of the city contiguously. The company plans to retail network subscription to individual users on a advance rental basis.

Ramanujam Sesharathnam, MD & COO, said, “Due to Wi5’s inherent technological superiority, the speed will be many times faster than conventional broadband and offers a minimum data speeds of 1 mbps. Wi-Fi based solutions have a great opportunity to provide appropriate wireless solution at feasible prices for large tracts of urban & rural India."

S P Srihari, director, Zylog Systems India Ltd, said, “In the next couple of years, the company plans to invest Rs..200 Crores to promote the new service across India. With its new services operational, Zylog is expecting revenues of Rs..500 crores in the next five years through this business.

With 250 Wi5 enabled nodes already installed across the city, 4000 more nodes will be operational in Chennai by the next 12-15 months. The areas that would have access to Wi5 services in Chennai initially include; Adyar, Besant Nagar and T. Nagar. Zylog is expecting to complete city-wide Wi5 project by mid 20