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Blog Entry The policy langurs
by Shyam Ponappa published Jan 07, 2011 last modified May 10, 2012 10:15 AM — filed under:
The comforts of civilised living for all Indians require dedicated collective effort. The article by Shyam Ponappa was published in the Business Standard on 6 January 2011.
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Blog Entry Spectrum auctions - 'Jhatka' or 'Halal'?
by Shyam Ponappa published Feb 11, 2011 last modified May 10, 2012 09:57 AM — filed under:
The choice is between sudden death and a slow one. The article by Shyam Ponappa appeared in the Business Standard on 3 February 2011.
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Blog Entry Big-Bang Budgets?
by Shyam Ponappa published Mar 28, 2011 last modified Jul 26, 2012 10:10 AM — filed under:
Clarity of planning and conceptualisation needs to be the hallmark of policy planning for the Budget, says Shyam Ponappa in this article published in the Business Standard on March 3, 2011.
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Blog Entry India's untapped potential: Are a billion people losing out because of spectrum?
by Shyam Ponappa published Mar 29, 2011 last modified Dec 14, 2012 10:31 AM — filed under: ,
As one of the world’s fastest growing economies and with over 65% of its billion-plus population under 35, India has huge potential. But according to Shyam Ponappa of the Centre for Internet & Society, its spectrum management – the electromagnetic waves that are used from home appliances like microwaves and remote controls, to radios, cell phones, and of course, the internet – could be a huge barrier to the country’s economic and social development.
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Blog Entry NTP 2011 Objective: Broadband
by Shyam Ponappa published Jun 08, 2011 last modified Jul 26, 2012 10:09 AM — filed under:
The Indian government has to choose between accessible, affordable services and short-term revenue, writes Shyam Ponappa in this article published in the Business Standard on June 2, 2011.
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Response to TRAI Consultation paper No. 6/2009
by Radha Rao published Nov 23, 2009 last modified Aug 24, 2011 08:06 AM — filed under: ,
CIS 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 suggesting that, the TRAI approach the telecom policy in a manner which will facilitate greater user access and, more generally, be designed to serve the public interest in the long-term.
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India Study Tour - Report: The South African Telecommunications Sector: Poised for Change
by Radha Rao published Nov 24, 2009 last modified Aug 24, 2011 08:02 AM — filed under: ,
CIS 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 Chetty from 19th Oct to 30th Oct. A report on this study tour is given by Sagie Chetty.
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Developments in spectrum sharing
by Radha Rao published Dec 07, 2009 last modified Aug 18, 2011 04:54 AM — filed under:
New 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
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Blog Entry Plan and Execute for Results
by Shyam Ponappa published Jan 22, 2010 last modified May 10, 2012 10:51 AM — filed under:
Good SOPs are a starting point, but there's more under the surface that will affect results.
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Blog Entry Alternative Scenarios
by Shyam Ponappa published Feb 10, 2010 last modified May 10, 2012 10:49 AM — filed under:
Only 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 enhance extensive coverage.
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