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Despite the penetration of the internet in India, the speed that the user gets is still abysmally slow. Mention the reasons for the low speed and suggest the measures by the government to address the issue of the low internet speed. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-
  • https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/fix-digital-indias-cycle-tracks-first/2033380/
  • In the intro, mention the penetration of smartphones and with it internet in India.
  • In the body, mention the reason for slow speed like availability of spectrum with telcos, lack of wired connection, lack of fibre optical connectivity between the mobile tower, high spectrum cost by the government etc. In the suggestion mention the cancellation of various fees from the telcos, auction of spectrum at low prices, encouragement to wired broadband connections, government initiatives like BharatNet etc.
  • Conclude by mentioning how speedy internet connection is critical for reaping the benefits internet offers.

Comments

6 responses to “Despite the penetration of the internet in India, the speed that the user gets is still abysmally slow. Mention the reasons for the low speed and suggest the measures by the government to address the issue of the low internet speed. 10 marks”

  1. Deepika Saini Avatar
    Deepika Saini

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakshina
      Good introduction.
      Good points in the reasons but also mention that the telcoms cannot move data across their mobile towers efficiently as the microwave links between them are not fast enough.
      Impact and suggestions are well explained.
      Good conclusion.
      The content is good and well placed.
      You have the potential of writing good answers, be consistent, you will succeed.

  2. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakshina
      Good introduction, quoting the data of Speedtest Global Index is appreciable.
      You have explained the reasons of low internet speed in a good manner but also write the impact of it and how it is hindering the growth of India, you can write that it is increasing urban-rural divide etc.
      Measures are explained in a comprehensive manner, keep it up.
      Good conclusion.
      A decent attempt.
      Keep working hard.

  3. Unnati Chauhan Avatar
    Unnati Chauhan

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Unnati
      Rephrase your introduction.
      In the reasons part, write about the high licence fee and spectrum usage charges for mobile telephony.
      Also write the impact of it and explain how it is hindering the growth of India.
      Measures are well explained.
      Good conclusion.
      Avoid using unnecessary capital alphabets in between of a sentence.
      Work on handwriting, write neat and legible.
      Keep writing, you will improve.