Huawei has organized India Broader Way Forum 2014 where it unveiled the report titled “Superfast India- Repeating the Leapfrog - now to Next Generation Networks” which outlines the possibilities and benefits of next generation networks at social and economic spheres and its impact on overall national competitiveness. It also determines various factors in implementing 4G networks from the viewpoint of three main stakeholder groups including government, operators and consumers.
The report has been commissioned in association with Booz&Co. and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The launch event witnessed participation from heads of governments, industry leaders, and experts along with Cai Liqun, CEO. Huawei India.
Smt. Rita Teaotia, Special Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DOT), Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India was present as Chief Guest at the Broader Way Forum. She also addressed a key note at the unveiling of the report.
It is imperative for India to leapfrog to the next generation of telecom technology for universal connectivity. The present mainstream technology 3G will not be able to significantly contribute to bridging the digital gap in India and help India catch up with its peers who have already transitioned to 4G. Furthermore, the clarion call by the new government for a “Digital India” would only call into sharper focus and impart significantly greater urgency for India to leapfrog and catch up with the world on the connectivity front by making its way to transitioning towards Next Generation Network.
Commenting on the launch, Cai Liqun, CEO, Huawei India said, “The last couple of decades have played a significant role in transforming telecommunications infrastructure in the country. The telecom revolution paved the way for broadband revolution in India which inspired the Indian government to lay the path for Digital India. However, as world sets to witness the magnanimous rollout of next generation networks (both wireline as well as wireless in the form of LTE), India is still embarking on light weight 3G technology and struggling to find a ground for the implementation of wireline network. Huawei strongly believes that providing the next generation of connectivity to our citizens is the need of the hour. Through the launch of this report we aim to analyse the impact of a successful telecom strategy on overall national competitiveness. It also evaluate the possibilities and benefits of next generation networks and dwells upon building fourth generation mobile network technology for building a Better Connected India”.
The report also calls upon the government to fund and initiate a pan-India institutional programme to develop integrated right of way infrastructure to support next generation networks as well as other social services. This will lead to deliver better outcomes for citizen health, utilities, industrial competitiveness, knowledge economy and environment. The policy recommendations stated in the report will also assist in delivering world class affordable communications and connectivity services to all segments of the Indian population while also addressing the digital divide in rural as well as urban areas.
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