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A Case from India

This workshop highlights the evolution of internet in India, from monopoly to privatization, and the impact of national internet policies. It covers topics such as licensing of ISPs, internet telephony, wireless internet, and e-governance projects. Join us to understand the importance of national policies in shaping the internet landscape. Contact Rishi Chawla at rishi@gipi.org.in or Rishi@isoc.org.in for more information.

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A Case from India

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  1. Workshop on National Internet Policies A Case from India Rishi Chawla ISOC - GIPI INDIA Director NIXI & .IN Registry

  2. Internet in India • From Monopoly to Privitisation • Internet launched in India by VSNL in 1995 • Monopoly of VSNL ended in Nov 1998

  3. Internet in India • Month/ YearSubscriber Base (Millions) • Aug' 95 0.01 • Mar' 96 0.05 • Mar' 97 0.09 • Mar' 98 0.14

  4. Internet in India • Month/ YearSubscriber Base (Millions) • Aug' 95 0.01 • Mar' 96 0.05 • Mar' 97 0.09 • Mar' 98 0.14

  5. Internet in India • The cost to the consumer used to be • USD 1.5 / hr. including the dial up local call charges.

  6. Internet in India • Month /Year Subscriber Base (Millions) • Mar' 99 0.28 • Mar' 00 0.90 • Mar' 01 3.00 • Mar' 02 3.20 • Mar' 03 3.60 • Sep' 03 3.98 • Dec' 03 4.10

  7. Internet in India • The cost to the consumer now • Unlimited access Under USD 10 / month on ADSL. • Dial up is 50 Cents per hour

  8. National Internet Policy • Licensing of ISPs • Internet Telephony • Wireless Internet

  9. National Internet Policy • Internet Exchange – National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) • Liberalized .IN Cctld Policy

  10. National Internet Policy • Legislation • -Adoption of Information Technology Act has provided legal framework for E-Commerce by giving legal validation to electronic transactions and recognising Digital signatures • - covers cyber crime

  11. National Internet Policy • Amendments to IT Act • Assessment of local towns – Internet not easily available everywhere – Reasons low PC penetration – Corruption

  12. National Internet Policy • E-governance projects • Advocating Lower Internet Access Tariffs • Role of Public Consultations

  13. National Internet Policy • Importance of National Policy

  14. Thanks for listening • Rishi Chawla • rishi@gipi.org.in • Rishi@isoc.org.in

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