Blogs
What a highway can do
- September 22, 2010
Despite signs of transformational change, we need more - SOPs and quality
Read more →India's sorry spectrum story
- August 19, 2010
In this article published in the Business Standard on June 3, 2010, Shyam Ponappa analyses the spectrum story in India. He says that the approach to spectrum management is an object lesson in how not to use information and communications technology for development.
Read more →'Containing Inflation' - A myth
- August 18, 2010
We need problem-solving, not confused rhetoric or misguided action, says Shyam Ponappa. The article was published in Business Standard on 7 August, 2008.
Read more →Catching up on broadband
- July 07, 2010
The govt can invest some of the Rs 1,00,000 crore from the spectrum auctions to help India catch up on broadband, says Shyam Ponappa in his latest article published in the Business Standard on July 1, 2010.
Read more →China Club instead of Bombay Club?
- May 13, 2010
Emulate China's coordinated policies for strategic sectors, and we'll rely less on commodity exports, says Shyam Ponappa in his article in the Business Standard on May 13, 2010.
Read more →The Right Ring Tone
- April 23, 2010
Focus on improving service quality with a strong partner, and not on one-shot stake sales, says Shyam Ponappa in his article published in the Business Standard on April 1, 2010.
Read more →Understanding Spectrum
- March 05, 2010
What is spectrum and how do government and commercial decisions on this scientific phenomenon affect public facilities and costs? Shyam Ponappa examines this in his latest blog published in the Business Standard on March 4, 2010.
Read more →Alternative Scenarios
- February 10, 2010
Only about 48 per cent of India is covered by the telecom network with only 20 per cent rural coverage, says Shyam Ponappa. In his article published in the Business Standard on 4 February, 2010, he points out how alternative approaches may enhance extensive coverage.
Read more →Plan and Execute for Results
- January 22, 2010
Good SOPs are a starting point, but there's more under the surface that will affect results.
Read more →Developments in spectrum sharing
- December 07, 2009
New ways to share spectrum can revolutionise broadband in India - An article in the Business Standard by Shyam Ponappa / New Delhi December 3, 2009, 1:35 IST
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