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'Containing Inflation' - A myth

by Shyam Ponappa — last modified May 10, 2012 10:30 AM
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.

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Catching up on broadband

by Shyam Ponappa — last modified May 10, 2012 10:32 AM
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.

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China Club instead of Bombay Club?

by Shyam Ponappa — last modified May 10, 2012 10:35 AM
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.

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The Right Ring Tone

by Shyam Ponappa — last modified May 10, 2012 10:39 AM
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.

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Understanding Spectrum

by Shyam Ponappa — last modified May 10, 2012 10:48 AM
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.

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Alternative Scenarios

by Shyam Ponappa — last modified May 10, 2012 10:49 AM
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.

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Plan and Execute for Results

by Shyam Ponappa — last modified May 10, 2012 10:51 AM
January 22, 2010

Good SOPs are a starting point, but there's more under the surface that will affect results.

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Developments in spectrum sharing

by Radha Rao — last modified Aug 18, 2011 04:54 AM
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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India Study Tour - Report: The South African Telecommunications Sector: Poised for Change

by Radha Rao — last modified Aug 24, 2011 08:02 AM
November 24, 2009

CIS in collaboration with the LINK Centre, Graduate School of Public and Development Management, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and in association with different institutions across India organized a Lecture Tour by Sagie Chetty from 19th Oct to 30th Oct. A report on this study tour is given by Sagie Chetty.

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Response to TRAI Consultation paper No. 6/2009

by Radha Rao — last modified Aug 24, 2011 08:06 AM
November 23, 2009

CIS Distinguished Fellow, Shyam Ponappa, provides a detailed response to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's Consultation paper No. 6/2009 "Overall Spectrum Management and review of license terms and conditions". Shyam Ponappa is suggesting that, the TRAI approach the telecom policy in a manner which will facilitate greater user access and, more generally, be designed to serve the public interest in the long-term.

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