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Airtel Open Network: by Harsh Gupta and Aditya Tejas — published Jun 17, 2016 — last modified Jun 17, 2016 11:58 AM — filed under: Telecom
Today, Airtel launched its Open Network platform. The web page displays visualization data on network coverage and signal strength across the country, as well as a detailed breakdown of cell tower placement, including towers that are shutdown or still being planned.
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Breakthroughs Needed For Digital India: by Shyam Ponappa — published May 04, 2016 — filed under: Telecom, Digital India
It's time the government accepts that current policies are not enough to bring about Digital India.
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April 2016 Newsletter: by Sunil Abraham — published Apr 30, 2016 — last modified May 10, 2016 06:26 AM — filed under: Access to Knowledge, Telecom, Accessibility, Internet Governance, Researchers at Work
Welcome to the CIS newsletter for April 2016. The key issues we worked on this month included the Aadhaar Act 2016, Standard Essential Patents, cyber security of smart grids, and involvement of international agencies in the smart cities project in India.
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TRAI Consultation on Differential Pricing for Data Services - Post-Open House Discussion Submission: by Sumandro Chattapadhyay — published Mar 30, 2016 — last modified Mar 30, 2016 01:13 PM — filed under: Internet Access, TRAI, Net Neutrality, Telecom, TRAI, OTT, Internet Governance
The Centre for Internet and Society sent this submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) following the Open House Discussion on Differential Pricing of Data Services, held in Delhi on February 21, 2016.
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Connectivity: Let's Apply What We Know: by Shyam Ponappa — published Mar 03, 2016 — last modified Apr 06, 2016 01:19 AM — filed under: Telecom
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it - George Santayana. Reprise good decisions, and avoid the missteps.
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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.
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