Broadband Penetration

Here's what the free Wi-Fi commitment to Indian Railways probably costs Google

During the on-going visit by Modi to the Silicon Valley, Google announced that it would be partnering with Indian Railways to offer free high speed internet initially across 100 railway stations, and then 500 in India.

The quest for free internet in India: is it Facebook's responsibility?

Who can deny the cause for free internet access? Especially in emerging economies. It is a noble cause and must be supported in every possible way. But given the fact that there is such vocal opposition to the proposal, it must make anyone wonder. Why do people have a problem when someone known for Candy Crush requests is finally doing something worthwhile?

India slips in global rankings on broadband penetration: UN report

India has slipped in global rankings on broadband penetration but has made slight progress in the percentage of individuals using internet in the country, according to a United Nations report.

Broadband penetration in Bhutan and Sri Lanka is higher than India, says TRAI report

India is ranked below Bhutan and Sri Lanka in terms of broadband penetration and the multi-layered structure involved in the decision making for the sector needs to be overhauled, telecom regulator TRAI said today.

2.7 billion people will have Internet access by year end: UN

31 percent of the population in the developing countries currently has access to the Internet, as opposed to a whopping 77 percent of Internet users in the developed world.

Revenue from data services to touch $19.3 bn by 2020: Huawei report

Revenue from data services in India is expected to grow by 400 percent from USD 3.9 billion in 2011 to USD 19.3 billion by 2020, a report by Huawei states...