Department of Telecom (GoI) may not increase spectrum fee

The Department of Telecom may not increase the spectrum fee beyond the prescribed INR 1,651 crore for an all-India licence as it feels mobile tariffs could go up if operators have to pay higher charges. The Government had kept the fee for an all-India license at INR 1,651 crore, which comes bundled with start-up spectrum, so that operators could roll out services faster and at affordable prices. This objective has not been accomplished as most of the rural areas are yet to get connected.

Cellphone net access 14 times more than broadband in India

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reported that the use of Internet through mobile phones is 14 times more than broadband. In India, people are using their mobile phones to log-on to the Internet, which is now increased from 16 million in 2006 to 38 million in 2007.

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

CS for universalization of e-governance in Govt. Deptts

e-Governance is an important tool for providing effective, transparent and responsive administrative matters delivery system, according to BR Kundal, Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir.

Engaging Citizens for Enhancing Public Safety

[This article was published in the December 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The Gainesville Police Department istaking full advantage of the internet and web technology in a way that allows citizens to gather the information they need so that they can become informed and involved citizens without leaving the comfort of their homes or businesses.

Helping Build Information Infrastructure : Rajesh Janey, Vice President, North and East, EMC Data Storage (India) Private Limited

Interview

Proposal to encourage Wi-Fi development in China

The Chinese Government will work with ICT companies to formulate a proposal encouraging the development of Wi-Fi applications for leveraging on the Government’s free Wi-Fi services.

E-Portal launched to impart skills and generate employment

The Department of Science & Technology has launched a portal on project, called

Obregon deploys first city-wide Wi-Fi Network in Mexico

The Sonora Institute of Technology (ITSON) Public University is deploying a multi-user, multi-application Wi-Fi network covering 23 square miles of Obregon, Mexico.

Technology for the people : Rajen Varada, Managing Director, Technology for the People, Karnataka, India

Interview