India may be considering providing free high-speed broadband access by 2009 to all residents, according to news reports. Two pieces from the Indiatimes are offering their two-cents worth on the possible plan.
First, an editorial in the Indiatimes writes that "government’s reported proposal to provide free broadband access is a good idea" and would enhance economic activity and boost productivity.” However, it must "simultaneously speed-up 3G rollout and facilitate convergence, enabling telecom companies to provide value-added services to make up for the loss of conventional Internet and voice business ..."
A separate column from the news source warns that "the move holds the potential to kill the telecom business as we know it." -- Winter Casey
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