Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) plans to splash out US$ 750 million on WiMax networks to cover one sixth of India’s 1 billion plus population. BSNL has already issued the first tender for WiMAX equipment.
The Manipur Government has proposed 28 projects for funding during the 11th five year plan through the North Eastern Council (NEC). Among the projects, nine projects are for agricultural and its allied sectors, one in forest and environment, ten in power, one under MANIREDA, three in transport and communication sector, two in tourism, three in sports and youth’s affairs, six in health sector and one in irrigation and flood control department and its sectors.
The Yobe State Government has launched the Integrated Wireless Telephone and Internet Access project based on the cutting edge ‘World Interoperability for Microwave Access’ (WiMAX) technology.
Now, Kerala based Akshaya e-Kendras will provide medical transcription training to rural people. Initially, Akshaya e-Kendras will launch the training programme in Malappuram district.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of Philippines has approved new rules regarding interconnection agreements between telecom carriers and Voice Over IP (VoIP) providers in the country.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) has collaborated with the Organized Village of Kasaan (OVK) to provide wireless broadband technology that will bring telemedicine, distance learning and other benefits to the people of Kasaan in Alaska.
Bahrain has become the first nation in the Middle East to introduce electronic cards for every tourist. Under the e-Borders project, more than 80 percent air traffic of the country will be included in the first quarter of 2007.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched US$ 400 million program under which patients in rural areas would be able to tap the nation
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has again decided to revive its e-Governance initiative. The civic body is again hiring a private consultant to provide technical advice and draw a roadmap.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of India has prepared an internal note on reverse spectrum allocation norms by giving new applicants for telecom licences preference in spectrum due to be released by the defence forces early 2008.
