Effects the FCC broadband plan have on mobile marketing
The Federal Communications Commission, FCC has submitted a National Broadband Plan to Congress which is expected to be very promising for mobile marketing and commerce.
The aim of this plan is to connect all corners of the nation while transforming the economy and society with the communications network of the future a robust, affordable Internet.
According to an FCC spokesman, mobile is essential to the future of broadband. These days Americans access the Internet from devices they carry around with them wherever they go very commonly.
In order to make sure that mobile grows into the next great platform for innovation in America, the broadband plan recommends making 500 megahertz of spectrum newly available over the next 10 years and 300 megahertz in five years.
FCC is of the opinion that if these steps are not taken, we will put ourselves at risk of limiting the potential of mobile broadband. At the same time if we take proactive steps now, America will be ensured as the home of the worlds best mobile broadband networks in the decade. it will also protect the country’s global competitiveness.
VSNL appeals against FLAG gateway ruling
MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 9: Indian telecoms service provider Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (VSNL) said on Friday it had appealed a ruling that Reliance Communication Ventures Ltd. could use its international communications gateway in Mumbai.VSNL, owned by the Tata group, on Thursday filed a writ petition in the Netherlands against a May 26 ruling of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Tribunal in favour of Reliance Communication’s global bandwidth unit, FLAG Telecom.
“VSNL was, and remains, disappointed that the tribunal decided to reject what VSNL had understood to be the effect of the C&MA (construction and maintenance agreement),” a statement from VSNL said.
FLAG Telecom had petitioned the ICC in December 2004 seeking access to VSNL’s landing stations. VSNL said it would continue to comply with the terms of the award, until it may be set aside.
Shares in VSNL rose nearly 1 per cent to 424.70 rupees in a slightly firm Mumbai market, while shares in Reliance Communication were up 3.5 per cent at 312 rupees.
Reliance Communication,
India
‘s top CDMA-based mobile services provider, said on Friday it has sought the rival GSM spectrum from the government for future expansion
Source- http://www.financialexpress.com
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