My last post "Broadband Planning in India-Missing the Wood for the Trees" had highlighted the tardy progress of the all important NOFN project. I had mentioned the rejection of the USOF bidding model which would have enabled private sector participation.Now it is reported the government is contemplating a larger role for the private sector.
ICTs should be available, affordable and accessible for all. Today, universal service, competition and associated issues of consumer protection and privacy have become all the more relevant given that digital technologies increasingly underlie the economic, social and political aspects of our lives. There is a need for international collaboration, cooperation and cross-cutting regulation.The author would like to discuss all these issues and invites comments. Disclaimer: Views are personal.