Universal Service, Concepts & Practices

Presentation to Institute on Internet & Society, June 2013

48 Pages Posted: 23 Jun 2013

Date Written: June 7, 2013

Abstract

In this presentation, the author covers the rationale of the concept Universal Service (US) and traces its evolution, before exploring how it is being put in practice internationally. The focus thereafter shifts to the institutional set up and implementation experience of the Indian US Fund. Lessons are drawn and a way forward is suggested keeping in view the current emphasis on deployment of ubiquitous, high speed broadband facilities.

Keywords: Universal Service, ICTs, Broadband, Digital Inclusion, PPP, Inclusive D/evelopment, Competition

Suggested Citation

Gulati, Archana Goyal, Universal Service, Concepts & Practices (June 7, 2013). Presentation to Institute on Internet & Society, June 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2283685 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2283685

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