CDMA technology based Wireless in Local Loop (WLL) service is now available for major part of the city of Calcutta. The network is supported by 39 base stations (BTS). WLL service is available through - Fixed Wireless Terminal (FWT)
- Hand Held Terminal i.e. TARANG (WLL - M)
Service using FWT In this case, there is a small box fitted with a small antenna at the subscribers premises and a normal telephone instrument is connected to the box. There is no wire connection as in conventional telephone.  Service using Hand Held Terminal - TARANG ( WLL - M service ) In this case, subscriber can carry a small handset of CDMA technology. There is no antenna or any other equipment at subscribers premises. Subscriber will get the service for major part of greater Kolkata stretching from Bhatpara, Chinsurah in the north to Budge-Budge, Harinavi in the south. In the east-west direction it works from Barasat in the east to Uluberia in the west. |