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Telecom
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6 Jul 2018
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The Problems That Should Occupy Our ElectioneersThe prize in the elections next year could be a winner's curse.
22 Jun 2018
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Comments on the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference RegulationsThis submission presents comments by the Centre for Internet & Society, India (“CIS”) on the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations which was released to the public by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India …
1 Jun 2018
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BIF Workshop on V Band-New Use Cases under 802.11ad &.11ayThe workshop organized by Broadband India was held on May 31, 2018 at Taj Mansingh (Long Champ) in New Delhi. Shyam Ponappa attended the workshop.
7 May 2018
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India's Draft Telecom Policy Needs to Bridge the Gap Between Intent and ExecutionEarlier this week, India’s department of telecommunications (DoT) released a draft new telecom policy, titled ‘Draft National Digital Communications Policy 2018’.
6 May 2018
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The Huawei pointerTaking a cue from Huawei. Huawei has an awe-inspiring record of drive, perseverance, fortuitous circumstances, good strategy, execution, and success.
25 Mar 2018
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NPAs & Bad BanksCorrecting misinformed impressions about NPAs, and the Swedish model for setting up a Bad Bank.
1 Feb 2018
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Matching Realities and AspirationsLeaving aside fixing the 'mountains' such as land acquisition, NPAs etc, here are some thoughts on systemic focus and action.
25 Jan 2018
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Submission to TRAI Consultation on "Inputs for Formulation of National Telecom Policy - 2018"Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) made a submission to TRAI Consultation on inputs to the National Telecom Policy.
18 Jan 2018
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The 2G Judgment of December 2017: What Was It About?The judgment provides a critique of how no proper evidence was presented on existence of an FCFS policy and its improper implementation.
7 Dec 2017
26 Nov 2017
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CIS Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on Promoting Local Telecom Equipment ManufacturingThe Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) sent comments to the TRAI Consultation Paper on promoting telecom equipment manufacturing. CIS submission drew primarily from the research done in the Pervasive Technologies project.
10 Nov 2017
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Consultation Paper on Promoting Local Telecom Equipment ManufacturingRohini Lakshané and Prof. Contreras's Vanderbilt paper was quoted in this TRAI consultation paper.
8 Nov 2017
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Response Submission on TRAI's Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom SectorCIS submitted its comments on the consultation paper on privacy, security and ownership of data in telecom sector which was published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on August 9, 2017.
7 Nov 2017
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Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler's Views On AuctionsThe government has already set up a Nudge unit; now, it should apply the Nobel laureate's insights on auctions relating to essential infrastructure.
11 Oct 2017
8 Sep 2017
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Revamp Telecom Sector & Revive The EconomyShare infrastructure and spectrum, and adopt revenue-sharing for growth. There’s little doubt our economy is facing a slough of problems, including misdirection and loss of momentum.
3 Aug 2017
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A New Telecom Policy That WorksA sound NTP-2018 requires sustainable, integrated policies that address our realities.
5 Jun 2017
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Broadband Reforms for Local ManufacturingBroadband in India needs reforms for local manufacturing and for infrastructure expansion and utilisation.
20 May 2017
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Policies to Sustain India's MarketThe question is whether policies can be better framed to harness the market potential. Why is so much investment flowing into India's securities markets?
19 May 2017
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22 nieuwe leden voor Partnership on AIPartnership on AI, een non-profit organisatie ter bevordering van het algemeen begrip van kunstmatige intelligentie en de ontwikkeling van best practices, heeft 22 nieuwe leden aangekondigd.
3 Mar 2017
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A Pathfinding Approach for Digital IndiaIt's not only the installation of the OFC, but of ensuring quality and reliability.
2 Feb 2017
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Cashlessness Needs ConnectivityAnd connectivity needs political and administrative convergence. This new year brings with it uncertainties amidst the push for cashlessness. Without going into the demerits or otherwise, some clarity on a road map to go forward from where …
12 Dec 2016
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CIS Submission to TRAI Consultation Note on Model for Nation-wide Interoperable and Scalable Public Wi-Fi NetworksThis submission presents responses by the CIS on the Consultation Note on Model for Nation-wide Interoperable and Scalable Public Wi-Fi Networks published by the TRAI on November 15, 2016. Our analysis of the solution proposed in the …
21 Nov 2016
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Net subs grow significantly but public Wi-Fi idea flayedEven as internet subscribers are growing significantly across Indian states, TRAI's idea of public Wi-Fi has been flayed by stakeholders.
25 Oct 2016
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Free data, net neutrality: Discussion on TRAI paperGiven the complicated issues around net neutrality, an open house discussion was held in Hyderabad on October 24, 2016 on Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s consultation paper on free data. The event was organized by TRAI. Udbhav …
19 Oct 2016
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Seminar on Quality of Services in Telecom and Data Services: Issues, Challenges and SolutionsNational Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi organized a seminar on quality of services in telecom and data in Delhi on September 21, 2016. Shyam Ponappa was a …
10 Oct 2016
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A Market Structure for Digital IndiaIf delivery is priced below cost, communications services will be unsustainable and ineffective. The stress in the telecom sector is evident from the data. The market capitalisation of listed telecom operators has been stagnant since the 3G …
1 Sep 2016
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Digital India Needs These Policy ChangesAppropriate policies will increase connectivity much more than spectrum auctions.
28 Aug 2016
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CIS Submission to TRAI Consultation on Proliferation of Broadband through Public WiFi NetworksThe Centre for Internet and Society (“CIS”) is grateful for the opportunity to comment on this Consultation Paper (“Paper”). The comments were prepared by Sunil Abraham, Sharath Chandra Ram, Vidushi Marda, and Thejaswi Melarkode. Special …
9 Jul 2016
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TRAI Free Data paper: Paytm to Hike, the responses from other companiesHere's a look at responses of other players like Paytm, Hike Messenger, Nasscom, Centre for Internet Society to TRAI's paper.