Tribune News Service

New Delhi, October 14
The government today announced the Broadband Policy 2004 formulated with a view to providing an impetus to broadband and Internet penetration in the country. The policy announced by Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mr Maran, at a press conference held here today, envisages potential of growth in GDP and enhancement in quality of life through various applications in all walks of life.

The prime consideration guiding the policy includes affordability and reliability of Broadband services, incentives for creation of additional infrastructure, employment opportunities, induction of latest technologies, national security and bring in competitive environment so as to reduce regulatory interventions, Mr Maran said.


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