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Different forms of Video Communication
by Tina Mani published Aug 07, 2012 last modified Mar 15, 2013 05:37 AM — filed under:
In this module, Tina Mani takes us through some of the common forms of video communication such as video calling, video conferencing, telepresence and video sharing.
Located in Telecom / Resources
Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
by Snehashish Ghosh published Aug 07, 2012 last modified Mar 15, 2013 06:10 AM — filed under:
In this module, Snehashish examines the purpose of the legislation, the persons affected by it, the administrative bodies which come under the Act, the penalties (including the consequences in case of non-compliance), appeal process and the debates surrounding the legislation.
Located in Telecom / Resources
The Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933
by Snehashish Ghosh published Aug 07, 2012 last modified Mar 15, 2013 06:16 AM — filed under:
In this module, Snehashish Ghosh throws light on the main objective of the Act — that of regulating the possession of wireless telegraphy apparatus.
Located in Telecom / Resources
Broadband Policy, 2004
by Snehashish Ghosh published Aug 07, 2012 last modified Mar 15, 2013 05:47 AM — filed under:
The Broadband Policy, 2004 (“Policy”) was laid down by the Government of India in order to realize the potential of broadband services. It aimed at enhancing the quality of life by implementation of tele-education, tele-medicine, e-governance, entertainment and also to generate employment through high speed access to information and web-based communication.
Located in Telecom / Resources
Fixed Line Telephones
by Jürgen Kock published Aug 06, 2012 last modified Mar 15, 2013 05:33 AM — filed under:
This module discusses the features and the various stages of the development of fixed line telephones, its early history, the basic principle of a fixed line telephone system, plain old telephone service, digital telephones, cordless phones to today's features of fixed line telephones.
Located in Telecom / Resources
October 2011 Bulletin
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 25, 2012 — filed under: , , , , ,
Welcome to the Centre for Internet and Society newsletter! In this issue we bring you the updates of our research, events, media coverage and videos of some past events organized by us during October 2011.
Located in About Us / Newsletters
November 2011 Bulletin
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 24, 2012 — filed under: , , , , , ,
Welcome to the Centre for Internet and Society newsletter! In this issue we bring you the updates of our research, events, media coverage and videos of some past events organized by us during the month of November 2011.
Located in About Us / Newsletters
December 2011 Bulletin
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 23, 2012 last modified Jul 23, 2012 08:35 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
Welcome to the newsletter issue of December 2011. This issue carries a special section on Freedom of Expression as there was much discussion regarding the Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Mr. Kapil Sibal’s proposal for pro-active censorship of social media.
Located in About Us / Newsletters
Blog Entry Use of DPI Technology by ISPs — Response by the Department of Telecommunications
by Smita Mujumdar published Jul 19, 2012 — filed under:
CIS filed requests under the Right to Information with the Department of Telecommunications, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, BSNL and MTNL, asking a number of questions related to the use of Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology by Internet Service Providers (ISP) in India and corresponding regulations.
Located in Telecom
March 2012 Bulletin
by Prasad Krishna published Jul 09, 2012 — filed under: , , , , , ,
In this month we announced the new clusters from Researchers at Work: Locating the Mobile, Interface Intimacies and Habits of Living.
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