Vodafone India doesn't want competition. #digitalindia

Asking government to take steps to rectify the structure of telecom industry, Vodafone India’s chief Marten Pieters today said it is not possible for 10-11 operators to survive in the market. Speaking during a panel discussion, Pieters also said that the...

Why is India’s mobile network is so bad?

When the mobile phone came to India in the mid-1990s, call quality was good. Mobile service quality was better than landlines, and dropped calls were rare. There were few subscribers, and the service was expensive – up to 16 rupees (about $0.25 today) every...

A difficult road map for #DigitalIndia

With all the talk about Digital India, one would think it’s taking off. But in reality, it isn’t quite here yet – because of our confused approach to independent networks, and regulations that restrict efficient use of spectrum and radio networks....

What is the 2G Scam? #DigitalIndia

Corporate executives accused Corporates named as accused in the chargesheet filed by CBI in the Special Court and charges framed against them by the Special court.[27][28][29][30] Sanjay Chandra Designation – Former MD, Unitech Wireless[27] Charges – Criminal...

Countries with Right to Internet Access as Human Right

Several countries have adopted laws that require the state to work to ensure that Internet access is broadly available and/or preventing the state from unreasonably restricting an individual’s access to information and the Internet: Costa Rica: A 30 July 2010...