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Spectrum, broadband and telecommunications policy. 211 items.
7 Jan 2011
News
Nishant Shah Quoted in Livemint 2011 Tweet-outLivemint, recently did a tweet-out which quoted people about what will be big in 2011. Nishant Shah was also quoted.
3 Dec 2010
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Take 'Model T' for TelecomWe need an initiative coordinated by the PMO that optimises both services and government revenues, says Shyam Ponappa in his article published in the Business Standard on 2 December 2010.
29 Nov 2010
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Mobile banking set to get a boost from IMPSCustomers will now be able to transfer money from their accounts to any other account in the country using their cellphones, through the National Payment Corporation of India's Inter-bank Mobile Payment Service (IMPS). The facility allows …
23 Nov 2010
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3G LifeYou can video chat, stream music and watch TV on your phone. Offering high-speed internet access, 3G would change the world of mobile computing. Nishant Shah's article was published in the Indian Express on 14 November 2010.
16 Nov 2010
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Ideology and ICT PoliciesFor better policies, decision-makers need to know their own and others’ biases, and consider what others are doing, writes Shyam Ponappa in an article published in the Business Standard on 4 November 2010.
15 Nov 2010
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Wi-Fi Direct promises range, bandwidth higher than BluetoothSharing, printing and connecting for Wi-Fi devices is going to be more convenient than ever with soon-to-be-launched technology Wi-Fi Direct, which enables devices to connect to each other without a conventional Wi-Fi hub. This article by …
23 Oct 2010
11 Oct 2010
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Broad-basing BroadbandEducation and training through the Internet need Commonwealth Games-like crisis management, says Shyam Ponappa in an article on broadband for education and training published in the Business Standard on 7 October 2010.
22 Sep 2010
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What a highway can doDespite signs of transformational change, we need more - SOPs and quality
18 Aug 2010
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'Containing Inflation' - A mythWe need problem-solving, not confused rhetoric or misguided action, says Shyam Ponappa. The article was published in Business Standard on 7 August, 2008.
14 Aug 2010
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RIM Offered Security FixesIn India Talks, BlackBerry Maker Said It Could Share Metadata, Notes Show
9 Aug 2010
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Govt and BlackBerry firm wait for the other to hang upSunil Abraham speaks to Archna Shukla on the stand-off between the Government of India and RIM. The news was published in expressindia.com.
7 Jul 2010
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Catching up on broadbandThe govt can invest some of the Rs 1,00,000 crore from the spectrum auctions to help India catch up on broadband, says Shyam Ponappa in his latest article published in the Business Standard on July 1, 2010.
16 Jun 2010
4 Jun 2010
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India's sorry spectrum storyIn this article published in the Business Standard on June 3, 2010, Shyam Ponappa analyses the spectrum story in India. He says that the approach to spectrum management is an object lesson in how not to use information and communications …
1 Jun 2010
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APC starts research into spectrum regulation in Brazil, India, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria and South AfricaCommunication infrastructure is the foundation of the knowledge-based economy and while there has been a boom in the construction of undersea cables bringing potentially terabits of capacity to the African continent, the ability to deliver …
13 May 2010
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China Club instead of Bombay Club?Emulate China's coordinated policies for strategic sectors, and we'll rely less on commodity exports, says Shyam Ponappa in his article in the Business Standard on May 13, 2010.
23 Apr 2010
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The Right Ring ToneFocus on improving service quality with a strong partner, and not on one-shot stake sales, says Shyam Ponappa in his article published in the Business Standard on April 1, 2010.
1 Apr 2010
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Nokia eyes GeNext to tap mobile email mktFinnish handset giant banks on youth to be in the technology race
5 Mar 2010
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Understanding SpectrumWhat is spectrum and how do government and commercial decisions on this scientific phenomenon affect public facilities and costs? Shyam Ponappa examines this in his latest blog published in the Business Standard on March 4, 2010.
10 Feb 2010
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Alternative ScenariosOnly about 48 per cent of India is covered by the telecom network with only 20 per cent rural coverage, says Shyam Ponappa. In his article published in the Business Standard on 4 February, 2010, he points out how alternative approaches may …
22 Jan 2010
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Plan and Execute for ResultsGood SOPs are a starting point, but there's more under the surface that will affect results.
4 Jan 2010
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Pushing ButtonsThe coolest device of the decade – From brick-sized to size zero, the cell phone changed our lives forever – an article by Deepa Kurup, The Hindu, 1st Jan, 2010.
7 Dec 2009
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Developments in spectrum sharingNew ways to share spectrum can revolutionise broadband in India - An article in the Business Standard by Shyam Ponappa / New Delhi December 3, 2009, 1:35 IST
24 Nov 2009
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India Study Tour - Report: The South African Telecommunications Sector: Poised for ChangeCIS in collaboration with the LINK Centre, Graduate School of Public and Development Management, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and in association with different institutions across India organized a Lecture Tour by Sagie …
23 Nov 2009
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Response to TRAI Consultation paper No. 6/2009CIS Distinguished Fellow, Shyam Ponappa, provides a detailed response to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's Consultation paper No. 6/2009 "Overall Spectrum Management and review of license terms and conditions". Shyam Ponappa is …
5 Nov 2009
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Managing SpectrumThe Empowered Group of Ministers' goal should be nothing short of a broadband revolution - Shyam Ponappa / New Delhi, November 5, 2009 (Business Standard)
4 Nov 2009
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IPv6: The promises and challengesAn article by Pranesh Prakash, Programme Manager at the Centre for Internet and Society, in the DNA Mumbai edition (4th Nov '09)
15 Sep 2009
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Handy Origins of the winds of changeA seminar in Bangalore revealed how mobile technology is being harnessed across India to bring about development and social change, reports Shrabonti Bagchi - DNA (6th Sept, 2009)
1 Sep 2009
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Pushing the buttons for social changeIMMENSE POTENTIAL: With its myriad applications, a mobile phone can be used as an instrument of social change. Meet on how mobile technology can be a power tool to this end - An article in The Hindu on 01st September 2009