But for this to grow, good mobile internet connectivity is an essential requirement. Among its South Asian neighbours, Myanmar ranks 94 for mobile internet, Nepal is at 99 and Pakistan is at 89. This is why small data plans that cost Rs20-50 per pack are more popular in rural parts than bigger data plans. Bullet trains can wait, let’s get bullet internet first. He is member, advisory board, at Alliance for Affordable Internet and has co-authored NetCh@kra–15 Years of Internet in India and Internet Economy of India.

Source: Mint December 28, 2017 18:00 UTC