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5G Aspirations and Realities
What the government can do for 5G and Digital India with a Systems Approach.
The Huawei bogey
India needs to prove company aids Chinese government, or risk playing into US hands.
Democracy, Digital India and Networks
Digitisation and democracy are ruled by the ineluctable dynamics of networks.
Delayed Cash Flows and NPAs
We need to rid ourselves of a tolerance of delayed payments to avoid their consequences.
Recapturing the Commons
Regulations that facilitate infrastructure with appropriate public resource use will enhance productivity.
A great start on Wi-Fi reforms
The 5 GHz regulations are exactly what we needed for a start. But we need a lot more, and not only from the DoT.
The Problems That Should Occupy Our Electioneers
The prize in the elections next year could be a winner's curse.
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.
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