India: All Gujarat Villages now Connected to the Net by Broadband
The Gujarat (India) Government is bringing broadband connectivity to all villages of the state, so that every household can avail the advantages of information technology.
Women offered free training in computer skills
Microsoft has launched the Smart Women programme in Malta, which will provide free training in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at different levels, as well as childcare facilities, also free of charge.
Internet in Hindi & Regional Languages Soon
International Domain Names (IDN) have become the subject of discussion at a recent press conference organised by Afilias to spread the word on the inclusion of domain names in various other languages, other than English. Imagine writing an email in urdu, using urdu script, an urdu email id within an urdu domain and receiving a reply in hindi, with a hindi e-mail id, hindi domain, etc!
New Philippine VoIP draft laws unveiled
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of Philippines has released its latest draft rules on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service, which also include details of charges local VoIP service providers must pay to continue offering their services.
Over 4,000 rural ICT bureaus setup
The Ministry of Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Azerbaijan is planning to set up 2,500 rural ICT bureaus across the country under its 4th Economic Plan.
ITU and European Commission to create investment environment for ICT
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has entered into an agreement with the European Commission (EC) for massive investment in ICT enabled applications. EC has allocated Euro 8 million grant from the European Development Fund, while ITU will grant USD 500 000 fund from its own resources.
VillageRoad3 opens the way for rural Internet access in Estonia
The VillageRoad, an Estonian project is aiming to extend access to broadband Internet connections in remote rural areas of Estonia. The project is part of Estonia
Internet Postman comes to Orissa , India
In Orissa, a state transport bus service is providing Internet connectivity to rural regions of the state.
Kenyan Govt. to use wireless solutions to connect villages
The Kenyan Government will use wireless solutions to interconnect villages completing the installation of national optic fibre cable.
Citywide Wi-Fi network in Pacifica, California
Tropos Networks and Veraloft have launched Pacifica Net, a citywide Wi-Fi service in Pacifica, California. The network will provide high-speed fixed and mobile Internet access for residential and business customers.
