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What a highway can do

by Shyam Ponappa — last modified May 10, 2012 10:26 AM
September 22, 2010

Despite signs of transformational change, we need more - SOPs and quality

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India's sorry spectrum story

by Shyam Ponappa — last modified May 10, 2012 10:33 AM
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.

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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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