Telecom ministry grants ISP licence to Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: The Telecom Ministry has issued the Internet Service Provider license to the Tamil Nadu government for providing broadband and internet services, a top official of Arasu Cable Television said.

"Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable Television Ltd along with local cable operators would implement the broadband and internet service across the state. The Telecom Ministry has issued the Internet Service Provier license to TACTV.", Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV, Managing Director, J Kumaragurubaran said.

"With the grant of license, local cable operators interested in providing the service should register through TACTV website" he said in an official release.

With the grant of license, the government would provide broadband and internet services through Arasu Cable TV as envisioned by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

Jayalalithaa had last month announced in the Assembly that the Arasu Cable Television would provide Internet Protocol Television services at cheaper rates to the people.