Acknowledging India’s challenges in terms of connectivity, especially in rural areas, Uma Shankar Pandey, Member (Services), Department of Telecom, Government of India said that access to high-speed broadband in India is limited and is creating a digital divide. Speaking at the 22nd Voice&Data Telecom Leadership Forum (TLF) recently, he further informed that the government is taking steps to meet these challenges by launching a project to provide 4G services to 25,000 villages that currently have no network and upgrading 2G/3G networks to 4G. “The government is also extending mobile connectivity by adding 2,000+ towers to cover the North-East region,” he added.
The Member (Services) also spoke about the immense growth of mobile technology in India and its impact on businesses, employment, and the challenges it faces. He also shed light on the driving factors behind this growth, the challenges faced, and the government initiatives taken to bridge the digital divide and support the industry’s development.
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