Telecom Blog
The Problems That Should Occupy Our Electioneers
The prize in the elections next year could be a winner's curse.
Comments on the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations
This submission presents comments by the Centre for Internet & Society, India (“CIS”) on the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations which was released to the public by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 29th May 2018 for comments and views.
India's Draft Telecom Policy Needs to Bridge the Gap Between Intent and Execution
Earlier this week, India’s department of telecommunications (DoT) released a draft new telecom policy, titled ‘Draft National Digital Communications Policy 2018’.
The Huawei pointer
Taking a cue from Huawei. Huawei has an awe-inspiring record of drive, perseverance, fortuitous circumstances, good strategy, execution, and success.
NPAs & Bad Banks
Correcting misinformed impressions about NPAs, and the Swedish model for setting up a Bad Bank.
Matching Realities and Aspirations
Leaving aside fixing the 'mountains' such as land acquisition, NPAs etc, here are some thoughts on systemic focus and action.
Submission to TRAI Consultation on "Inputs for Formulation of National Telecom Policy - 2018"
Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) made a submission to TRAI Consultation on inputs to the National Telecom Policy.
The 2G Judgment of December 2017: What Was It About?
The judgment provides a critique of how no proper evidence was presented on existence of an FCFS policy and its improper implementation.
CIS Comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on Promoting Local Telecom Equipment Manufacturing
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) sent comments to the TRAI Consultation Paper on promoting telecom equipment manufacturing. CIS submission drew primarily from the research done in the Pervasive Technologies project.
Response Submission on TRAI's Consultation Paper on Privacy, Security and Ownership of Data in Telecom Sector
CIS submitted its comments on the consultation paper on privacy, security and ownership of data in telecom sector which was published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on August 9, 2017.
Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler's Views On Auctions
The government has already set up a Nudge unit; now, it should apply the Nobel laureate's insights on auctions relating to essential infrastructure.
Revamp Telecom Sector & Revive The Economy
Share infrastructure and spectrum, and adopt revenue-sharing for growth. There’s little doubt our economy is facing a slough of problems, including misdirection and loss of momentum.
A New Telecom Policy That Works
A sound NTP-2018 requires sustainable, integrated policies that address our realities.
Broadband Reforms for Local Manufacturing
Broadband in India needs reforms for local manufacturing and for infrastructure expansion and utilisation.
Policies to Sustain India's Market
The question is whether policies can be better framed to harness the market potential. Why is so much investment flowing into India's securities markets?
A Pathfinding Approach for Digital India
It's not only the installation of the OFC, but of ensuring quality and reliability.
Cashlessness Needs Connectivity
And connectivity needs political and administrative convergence. This new year brings with it uncertainties amidst the push for cashlessness. Without going into the demerits or otherwise, some clarity on a road map to go forward from where we are might help with realistic planning to manage our way out of this situation.
CIS Submission to TRAI Consultation Note on Model for Nation-wide Interoperable and Scalable Public Wi-Fi Networks
This submission presents responses by the CIS on the Consultation Note on Model for Nation-wide Interoperable and Scalable Public Wi-Fi Networks published by the TRAI on November 15, 2016. Our analysis of the solution proposed in the Note, in brief, is that there is no need of a solution for non-existing interoperability problem for authentication and payment services for accessing public Wi-Fi networks. The proposed solution in this Note only adds to over-regulation in this sector, and does not incentivise new investment in the sector, but only establishes UIDAI and NPCI as the monopoly service providers for authentication and payment services.
