Arun 795 Report post Posted July 23, 2009 The Hindu Business Line New Delhi, July 23 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today indicated that the Government should redefine broadband services making it mandatory for operators to offer at least 2Mbps speed. According to existing norms, broadband is defined with speed of only 256 kbps. Speaking at a telecom seminar organised by Assocham, Dr J. S. Sarma, Chairman, TRAI, said that the target set for roll out of broadband by the Government can be achieved only if the definition of broadband is redefined and resources from USO fund are utilised. Dr Sarma said that while there are countries which offer speeds of over 20Mbps, India is still stuck at 256 kbps. Changing the definition of broadband will have major ramification for operators if they want to claim subsidy from the Government. If offering a minimum of 2Mbps speed is made mandatory, operators will have to ramp up their network. “We do not think it is feasible to move from 256 kbps to 2Mbps in one shot. If at all the definition has to be revised then they should move to 512kbps, otherwise it will be too costly for both operators and subscribers,” said a GSM player. However, the WiMax industry is backing the proposal. According to WiMax players, the technology will enable operators to offer more than 2Mbps of wireless broadband services. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srk006 21 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Do it fast!! Its already 4 years of getting struck at 256Kbps!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shashank 8 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 but if they make 2Mbps and above as the broadband, then there will be hardly 10,000 broadband users in India!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadikk 301 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Well they can do it 10 mpbs too.... they got FUP to save their assess.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 good news.. hope the change will happen soon.. common bsnl.. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dj 25 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 provided it happens and soon enough to actually enjoy it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pasumark 51 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Very much needed if we need to improve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KumaarShah 143 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 The GSM lobby has already objected to the implementation of this.... Hope the GoI is strong enough to implement it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petar 15 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Its about time something like this happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatest 55 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 HOpe this happens soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 BSNL already offers DataOne (BSNL roadBand) at 2Mbps speed even for 250Rs rental plans... So that wont be a problem for BSNL... But for others, I think its not so easy or they are trying hard to hide the fact... Airtel and few others offers even 8Mbps speed, but in premium plans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 i think its not purely 2Mbps, they have mentioned 256kbps upto 2Mbps.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
me_saket 73 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 I too interested in 2MBPs, and that to techology that EVDO, 3G and Wi-max comes under new brodband policy(speed above 2mbps) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Hope this will happen in India before its toooo late for me. Ek baar 2Mbps per surf ker loon toh dil ki tammanna poori ho jaye....! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOBILE FAN 42 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 I think you people are very enthusiastic. But just a reality check - do you think this will happen in the Raj of Raja ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatest 55 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I feel, Raja is a moody guy... if he has the mood to do, he shall do it..!! lets hope for a good 'mood'..!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shabz 8 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 what is the use of 2MBps speed if you have a download limit of 1GB Its like giving you a great superbike which gives you high speed but only half a litre petrol to use in one month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 i know some users who use internet to check mails once or twice a week, but never have patience to browse on 256kbps speed. ie they need superbike for a ride of 1 or 2 kms in a week.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
