Category: internet
Research and Analysis on the Indian Internet and Broadband
Sify Launches WiMax Broadband
Close on the heels of DoT delicensing the WiMax 5.8 GHz spectrum, Sify Limited announced the launch of WiMax mobility solutions. Sify will provide Internet access, voice and video broadband services to enterprise, residential and cybercafe subscribers in over 200 cities throughout India. Mr. Bhaskar S, Chief Technology Officer, Sify…
BSNL Temporary Broadband Connection
You asked for it and they responded. Most Indian geeks from the US, while visiting India, often feel frustrated without a high speed broadband connection at home. BSNL has introduced a short-term broadband plan for such users. All you need to have is a BSNL land phone on which a…
Microsoft and Skype lobby for VoIP
Microsoft and Skype have asked the TRAI to remove all the barriers for use of VoIP technology in India. Currently, Indian Internet users can make VoIP calls between PC and PC or PC to a phone outside India but not to a phone [Fixed Line or Mobile] within India. In…
Bollywood on Demand – Return of the Intel Lobby
We have heard about the Indian economy being overheated, but what do you call these announcements about BSNL IPTV and Bollywood on Demand ? IPTV never makes sense to me in the context of Indian consumer. Questions sent to Airtel and BSNL GM, Dr Chakravarty, on IPTV have went unanswered….
Animation and Gaming India 2007
NASSCOM, India’s voice for the IT and ITeS industry recently hosted the Indian Animation and Gaming conference in Hyderabad. Here are some important highlights about the Indian gaming industry. The Indian Gaming industry was estimated to be USD 48 Million in 2006 and is likely to record a 72% CAGR…
WiMax Broadband by VSNL
India’s leading ISP and international bandwidth carrier, VSNL along with Tata Indicom is set to live with IT Minister’s words in making 2007 a year of broadband in India. VSNL said that the cost of building wired broadband infrastructure per consumer is approximately Rs 20,000 and the same using Wimax…
Reliance to Build Worlds Largest IP Network
Anil Ambani controlled, Reliance Communications Ltd which is desperately bidding for Hutch Essar’s mobile operation is not wasting a minute when it comes International Bandwith. It launched the building of Next Generation Network [NGN] through its subsidiary, Flag Telecom. Anil said that it will take upto 36 months to build…
Nokia New Year Eve Party – Mumbai
Get ready to Rock’N’Roll with Nokia’s NYE Party in 5 cities worldwide. Nokia just can’t ignore India where it is the fastest selling Mobile handset company. Nokia party begins @ 10.30 PM IST on the 31st at Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai. The performers include Bollywood’s best Priyanka Chopra and Shahid…