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Those Dropped Calls
And what could be done to fix them...Why do we have so many dropped calls on our mobile phones? Operators say it's because of the closure and shortage of cell ... by Shyam Ponappa last modified Sep 04, 2015 02:59 PM — Filed under:
Celebrating 5 Years of CIS
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) is celebrating 5 years of its existence with an exhibition showcasing its activities and accomplishments. The ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Feb 25, 2014 09:15 AM — Filed under: , , , , , , ,
From Open Citizen Radio Networks to the Race for .RADIO gTLD
In light of the recent shutdown of INDYMEDIA ATHENS server and its associated antagonistic Internet radio streaming services, Radio98FM and Radio Entasi, ... by Sharath Chandra Ram last modified May 05, 2013 05:00 AM — Filed under:
December 2012 Bulletin
We at the Centre for Internet & Society wish you all a great year ahead. In the December 2012 newsletter, we bring you the draft early chapters of our ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Jan 16, 2013 05:15 AM — Filed under: , , , , ,
Connectivity: Let's Apply What We Know
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it - George Santayana. Reprise good decisions, and avoid the missteps. by Shyam Ponappa last modified Apr 06, 2016 01:19 AM — Filed under:
Breaking into the Closed Circle: Domestic High-Tech Manufacturing Needs Access To Markets
The deferral of India's preferential market access (PMA) policy for locally manufactured high-tech products indicates some lack of clarity and/or confusion in ... by Shyam Ponappa last modified Sep 03, 2013 07:32 AM — Filed under:
TRAI Consultation Paper on Spectrum
Shyam Ponappa and A.B.Beliappa worked on this submission to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on their spectrum consultation paper. The submission ... by Shyam Ponappa and A.B. Beliappa last modified Sep 18, 2013 06:36 AM — Filed under:
Net subs grow significantly but public Wi-Fi idea flayed
Even as internet subscribers are growing significantly across Indian states, TRAI's idea of public Wi-Fi has been flayed by stakeholders. by Prasad Krishna last modified Nov 21, 2016 01:55 PM — Filed under: ,
Different forms of Video Communication
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 ... by Tina Mani last modified Mar 15, 2013 05:37 AM — Filed under:
National Telecom Policy, 1994
The National Telecom Policy, 1994 was formulated for the purpose of opening up the Indian markets for foreign direct investment as well as domestic investment ... by Snehashish Ghosh last modified Mar 15, 2013 05:51 AM — Filed under:
Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
In this module, Snehashish examines the purpose of the legislation, the persons affected by it, the administrative bodies which come under the Act, the ... by Snehashish Ghosh last modified Mar 15, 2013 06:10 AM — Filed under:
The Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933
In this module, Snehashish Ghosh throws light on the main objective of the Act — that of regulating the possession of wireless telegraphy apparatus. by Snehashish Ghosh last modified Mar 15, 2013 06:16 AM — Filed under:
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997
The main objective of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 (TRAI Act) was to establish the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and ... by Snehashish Ghosh last modified Mar 15, 2013 06:21 AM — Filed under:
Spectrum Management
Snehashish takes us through the entire process of spectrum management — auctioning and allocation process for all kinds of spectrum, the initial process of ... by Snehashish Ghosh last modified Mar 15, 2013 07:07 AM — Filed under:
Market Structure in the Telecom Industry
In this unit Snehashish examines the market structure of telecom industry — which include the teledensity, wireless, wireline, and internet services. by Snehashish Ghosh last modified Mar 15, 2013 07:17 AM — Filed under:
Cable Television
Srividya Vaidyanathan brings you the history and evolution of cable television in India, how it works, cable television penetration in India, digitization rule ... by Srividya Vaidyanathan last modified Mar 15, 2013 08:33 AM — Filed under:
Mobile Television
In this chapter, Tina Mani tells us about DVB-H technology, MBMS technology and combining satellite television with mobile. by Tina Mani last modified Mar 15, 2013 08:56 AM — Filed under:
Module 8.3 (Mobile Television FAQs)
Tina Mani gives answers to commonly asked questions on the differences between mobile television and video, video downloading and video streaming, suitable ... by Tina Mani last modified Mar 15, 2013 09:35 AM — Filed under:
An Infrastructure Road Map
What should and should not be done by a new government in this crucial sector. by Shyam Ponappa last modified Jun 02, 2014 08:30 AM — Filed under:
January 2017 Newsletter
Welcome to the January 2017 newsletter of the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS). by Prasad Krishna last modified Mar 01, 2017 06:00 AM — Filed under: , , , ,
Cashlessness Needs Connectivity
And connectivity needs political and administrative convergence. This new year brings with it uncertainties amidst the push for cashlessness. Without going ... by Shyam Ponappa last modified Feb 02, 2017 03:17 PM — Filed under: ,
Your telco could help spy on you
Telecom minister gives approval to changes in rules for mobile licences to enable such mass surveillance. by Prasad Krishna last modified Jul 30, 2013 06:13 AM — Filed under: , , ,
Building Up vs Tearing Down
We have to find ways to deal with corruption without subverting our developmental aims. by Shyam Ponappa last modified Aug 02, 2013 07:06 AM — Filed under:
Super WiFi & Shared Spectrum: A Time to Start Sharing
Look into sharing spectrum and 'Super Wi-Fi', instead of auctions, refarming and exclusive allocation. by Shyam Ponappa last modified Nov 08, 2012 07:00 AM — Filed under:
An Overview of Telecommunications Policy and Regulation Framework in India
Abhishek Raj, a researcher at the Centre for Internet Society (CIS), has authored a document that provides an overview of the policy and regulatory environment ... by Abhishek Raj last modified Mar 25, 2022 02:06 AM — Filed under:
Regrouping for Growth - Interest Rates - III
Aside from muddling along, the choices are to try to grow and retain capital to staunch the gap temporarily, or to settle for low growth and capital flight. by Shyam Ponappa last modified Oct 03, 2013 05:13 AM — Filed under:
January 2014 Bulletin
The Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) welcomes you to the first issue of its newsletter (January) for the year 2014: by Prasad Krishna last modified Apr 07, 2014 07:09 AM — Filed under: , , , , , ,
Decision Analysis for Interest Rates - II
India needs to make practical choices that prioritise growth. This is the second column. The previous column was published in the Business Standard on July 5, ... by Shyam Ponappa last modified Sep 04, 2012 10:14 AM — Filed under:
August 2012 Bulletin
Welcome to the newsletter issue of August 2012 from the Centre for Internet & Society (CIS). The present issue features an analysis of the latest list of sites ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Sep 11, 2012 02:53 PM — Filed under: , , , , , ,
November 2013 Bulletin
Our newsletter for the month of November 2013 can be accessed below. by Prasad Krishna last modified Jan 04, 2014 04:38 AM — Filed under: , , , , , ,