Winknet Mf50 new 3G Wi-Fi router launched by BSNL at Rs 5,800

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has launched a new 3G Wi-Fi pocket router in association with Shyam Networks.

The device has been named Winknet Mf50. The router device is SIM locked with BSNL and will be useful when there will be a need to connect more than one device to a single SIM card.

The router will be available in the market at a price of around Rs 5,800.

This device can be used to create a small Wi-Fi hub. It can support 5 or more devices (mobile phones, laptops or computers) simultaneously.

RK Upadhyay, Chief Managing Director of BSNL said, "We have 3G network in more than 850 cities. We are pleased to announce reverse bundling of Winknet Mf50 with BSNL 3G SIMs".

BSNL will provide its SIM to Shyam Networks, which will then fix the router with SIM card and also will sell it.

Nafis Kazim, Executive Vice President of Shyam Networks said, "The router will surely help towards providing seamless broadband connectivity for those who are always on the move and need broadband connectivity".

Shyam Networks is a communications solutions provider.

The device will be made available in 15 circles across India.

A router is a device used for connecting the computer to the Internet network.