Ortel Communications (Ortel), a cable television and high speed broadband services provider, has introduced 50 Mbps Mega Speed DOCSIS 3.0 Broadband Internet in Odisha.

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) has been developed by CableLabs, which is an International Consortium of Cable Operators and MSOs, and approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T). This technology has been widely used in Europe and USA by leading ISPs.

Bibhu Prasad Rath, president & CEO at Ortel Communications said, ''We are happy to launch mega speed broadband services of upto 50Mbps on DOCSIS 3.0 Technology. This will redefine the consumer experience of internet usage and we believe that mega speed internet at low cost will revolutionize the internet markets that we are present in. We intend to aggressively pursue this in our markets which will help us increase the overall broadband subscriber base.

The company plans to actively deploy DOCSIS 3.0 modems to deliver impressive internet surfing experience to its subscribers. With faster digitization of Cable TV customers, we will be in a strong position to leverage the opportunity by offering COMBO plans of Digital TV and Internet connections.''

Shares of the company gained Rs 6.80, or 4.05%, to settle at Rs 174.90. The total volume of shares traded was 3 at the BSE (Tuesday).