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India's ‘Facebook ruling’ is another nail in the coffin of the MNO model: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 28, 2016 — last modified Feb 28, 2016 03:44 AM — filed under: Social Media, Telecom, Free Basics, TRAI, Internet Governance, Freedom of Speech and Expression
Ability to access 'net from mobe no longer considered a miracle.
Located in Telecom / News & Media
Bottled-Up National Assets: by Shyam Ponappa — published Feb 05, 2016 — last modified Mar 02, 2016 02:21 AM — filed under: Telecom
Apply electronic toll collection systems to roads, and adapt road network concepts in organizing and managing communications networks.
Located in Telecom / Blog
A Megacorp’s Basic Instinct: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 04, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Telecom, Free Basics, TRAI, Net Neutrality, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
Bolstered by academia and civil society, TRAI stands its ground against FB’s Free Basics publicity blitz.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Public Debate on 'Differential Pricing': Series 3: by Vidushi Marda — published Jan 27, 2016 — last modified Jan 28, 2016 01:53 PM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Telecom, Event, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet and Society, in association with ICRIER and the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, is pleased to announce “A Series of Public Debates on Differential Pricing” in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. The third public debate will be held at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road near Air Force Bal Bharti School, New Delhi on February 5, 2016.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Public Debate on 'Differential Pricing': Series 2: by Vidushi Marda — published Jan 27, 2016 — last modified Jan 28, 2016 01:51 PM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Telecom, Event, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet and Society, in association with ICRIER and the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, is pleased to announce “A Series of Public Debates on Differential Pricing” in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. The second public debate will be held at Pherozeshah Mehta Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Mumbai on February 3, 2016.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Public Debate on 'Differential Pricing': Series 1: by Vidushi Marda — published Jan 27, 2016 — last modified Jan 27, 2016 01:51 PM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Telecom, Event, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet and Society, in association with ICRIER and the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, is pleased to announce “A Series of Public Debates on Differential Pricing” in the cities of Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. The first public debate will be held at the Centre for Internet & Society office in Bangalore on February 1, 2016.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Trai promises final call on differential pricing by month-end after 'lively' open house: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 26, 2016 — filed under: Free Basics, Telecom, TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will take a final call on differential pricing by the end of January , its chairman said, describing the open house discussions on the regulator's contentious consultation paper as "lively".
Located in Telecom / News & Media
A billion mobile users: new startup profiles and innovation insights from Mobile India 2016: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 17, 2016 — filed under: Telecom, Internet Governance
The annual Mobile India conference, for which YourStory was the media partner, wrapped up recently in Bengaluru with a startup showcase and a wide range of insights on mobile innovation in India.
Located in Telecom / News & Media
December 2015 Bulletin: by Prasad Krishna — published Dec 31, 2015 — last modified Jan 13, 2016 02:07 PM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Telecom, Accessibility, Internet Governance, Researchers at Work
Our newsletter for the month of December 2015 is below.
Located in About Us / Newsletters
Millions of Indians Slam Facebook's ‘Free Basics’ App: by Subhashish Panigrahi — published Dec 30, 2015 — filed under: Free Basics, Social Media, Telecom, Internet Governance
It has been less than two months since the nationwide launch of the Free Basics app in India. The smart phone application (formerly known as Internet.org) offers free access to Facebook, Facebook-owned products like WhatsApp, and a select suite of other websites for users who do not pay for mobile data plans.
Located in Telecom / Blog

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