Kerala to be India’s First Digital State

Propelling itself ahead of other states in e-initiatives, Kerala will be declared India’s first ‘Digital State’ on August 15. This will be followed by the launch of several projects including high-speed Internet and Wi-fi services in government schools and e-office in all government offices. The government will also unveil ‘Digital Literacy-Phase II’ as part of…

COAI opposes plan for BSNL-Reliance Jio roaming pact?

The Cellular Operators’ Association of India, which represents the interests of major telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel Ltd and Idea Cellular Ltd, has opposed any move to allow “a particular operator” (understood to be Reliance Jio) to use state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd’s cellular network for its voice services. “We are made to understand…