Frankly, I wasn’t aware of this happening in Mumbai. I came to know about it via Emergic. The link pointed towards the folks in Content Sutra.
Well, they can be excused for irrational exuberances. However, when the industry platforms make such noises as to the spread of broadband and “millions of subscribers”, surely there is something amiss.
It isn’t about numbers per se. It isn’t about the montly costs. It’s about total cost of ownership. BSNL broadband or it’s clone in MTNL works out to be one of the most expensive form of access. Insomuch, I have to ration my access everyday; berating myself if I exceed a few MB perday. What is the use of the access in that case?
I believe that the socialist mindset prevails; the “high ups” feel that they must dole out. We as ordinary consumers are not supposed to demand services. Would you ever raise the issue of accountability? It’s taken for granted that these buggers are not accountable.
I quote Mr. Maran from the post:
“Last year when I was working on the IT policy, I was insisting over having at least 260 kbps broadband facility when I had to face a lot of raised eyebrows from the government. I was told that 120 kbps should be enough for the country like India…”
You can draw your own conclusions.
By the way, in case you wish to have the “latest news” you can head over to Content Sutra. I don’t endorse it; it’s a lame duck effort to collect all “news” from the media. Of course, keeping in with the web traditions, we have blinking double click adverts too.
So, in effect, you can feel happy about the increasing number base or you can whine and moan about not being able to use it to the fullest potential. We’d be stuck in a freaking time warp; socialism mindet that entangles us like an octopus threatening to devour our brains. Surely, it is a tough task to run the Government of India with demented morons.
“But where is the business? Just by increasing speed, the consumers’ pattern of use of internet is not going to increase. We still need entrepreneurs to generate the business out of this sector,” Maran commented.”
He’s saying he does not see payback soon. Otherwise put as the competition isn’t there yet.
Maybe when they start to lose their top customers to services like Airtel might they take notice. Even then this will only take place in the metros, and the smaller ones at that. Airtel is not very present in Delhi and almost non-existant in Bombay.
“But where is the business? Just by increasing speed, the consumers’ pattern of use of internet is not going to increase. We still need entrepreneurs to generate the business out of this sector,” Maran commented.”
He’s saying he does not see payback soon. Otherwise put as the competition isn’t there yet.
Maybe when they start to lose their top customers to services like Airtel might they take notice. Even then this will only take place in the metros, and the smaller ones at that. Airtel is not very present in Delhi and almost non-existant in Bombay.
I did see that aspect too. Frankly, it’s a chicken and egg situation. People need information; they need ideas.
The rot runs much deeper than that. With a moribund education system, you cannot expect blooming scientists and budding doctors. This is indeed debatable but the luminaries who rose from the ranks were exceptions rather than the rule.
I hope to see this aspect soon; as to how BB can unleash enterpreneurship.
I did see that aspect too. Frankly, it’s a chicken and egg situation. People need information; they need ideas.
The rot runs much deeper than that. With a moribund education system, you cannot expect blooming scientists and budding doctors. This is indeed debatable but the luminaries who rose from the ranks were exceptions rather than the rule.
I hope to see this aspect soon; as to how BB can unleash enterpreneurship.
Three of my friends have switched from BSNL to Airtel and more are planning to. I’m spreading anti-BSNL propaganda all over my college. Just doing my bit.
Three of my friends have switched from BSNL to Airtel and more are planning to. I’m spreading anti-BSNL propaganda all over my college. Just doing my bit.
Rah! Anti BSNL user’s combine.
Seriously, I wish I had better choice for a service provider. Even if it’s 64k unlimited, I am ready. MORE than ready! File sharing, podcasts, pdf files, browsing et al….there is soo much you can do online.
Rah! Anti BSNL user’s combine.
Seriously, I wish I had better choice for a service provider. Even if it’s 64k unlimited, I am ready. MORE than ready! File sharing, podcasts, pdf files, browsing et al….there is soo much you can do online.
Which means…
..Good BYE Blog
once the good doctor gets Airtel
Which means…
..Good BYE Blog
once the good doctor gets Airtel
LoL….
Nope..the blog has slowly become my alter ego.
Now since I have shifted to GSM, there are enough people who are willing to be “written” about here.
Wasn’t it in The Godfather where the Don said,”There are people who scream kill me! kill me!”, I just oblige them!”
Same goes for me here. I just oblige em because they are willing to be abused. Just a stray thought thats all.
LoL….
Nope..the blog has slowly become my alter ego.
Now since I have shifted to GSM, there are enough people who are willing to be “written” about here.
Wasn’t it in The Godfather where the Don said,”There are people who scream kill me! kill me!”, I just oblige them!”
Same goes for me here. I just oblige em because they are willing to be abused. Just a stray thought thats all.