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Wireless Technology connect the Next Billion: Intel Director

New Delhi October 14, 2006

With the world going wireless and a continuous evolution of new technology it is time for India to consider the Ultra Wide Band (UWB) spectrum allocation in order to connect to the Next Billion. The Ultra Wide Band Technology is specifically for the personal area network with a huge industry engagement, and India must build upon a network that can deliver 200 Megahertz put on an average.

Wireless technology will make it possible to connect the next billion, said Dr Kevin Kahn, Director, Communications Technology Lab, Intel Corporation, at a seminar on "Connecting the Next Billion" organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

The growing mobility in India and the introduction of WiFi has enabled people to work at leisure at any place they want. Ubiquitous broadband access, multi- network support and seamless inter- network transitions are some of the key principles of Broadband Wireless Access.

DoT is planning to have 550 million new telephone connections in the period 2007-2012 at the rate of 9 million a month.

The challenges to do so are to enhance the Network Coverage to 85% of the country, have a clear Spectrum Policy, Telecom Regulation to keep ahead of advances and changes in technology, social aspects including the readiness to absorb technology in the rural areas, and building human capital.

The telecom industry which has crossed 165 million mark this year with a total of 10 million internet connections and Copper Networks of MTNL and BSNL in process of connecting the unconnected, there are numerous challenges like deregulation, competitive tariffs and packages that needs to be looked upon.

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