Philippine regulator to ease VoIP rules
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.
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Bahrain first to e-track visitors
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.
Alaska Power & Telephone brings broadband to rural village
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.
The Yobe State Government launches Integrated Wireless Telephone and Internet Access project
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.
Rural WNC gets telemedicine grant
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched US$ 400 million program under which patients in rural areas would be able to tap the nation
MCD decides again to revives its e-Governance initiatives
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.
DoT prepares reverse spectrum norms
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.
Telecoms Ministry to establish more community access points in Jamaica
The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications of Jamaica announced that the Ministry will be placing an emphasis on the establishment of community access points as part of its efforts to increase public access to IT.
7 NGOs receive approval from Indian I&B Ministry to set up community radio stations
The Indian Ministry for Information & Broadcasting has approved the applications of seven NGOs to set up community radio systems across the country.
ITU World Radiocommunication Conference concludes after four weeks
The World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 has concluded its deliberations with the adoption of radio-frequency spectrum in order to meet with global demand.
