The blogpost details the current situation with regard to access to internet on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and also looks at the current status of the Chennai and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI) Submarine Cable Systems Project which was expected to be completed by June, 2020.
Internet and telecommunication services in the A&N Islands are presently dependent on satellite connectivity and have access to limited bandwidth. This has led to unreliable internet connectivity as well as extremely high tariffs like 54,902 INR.
However, does the government have a positive obligation towards its citizens provide access to fast internet at reasonable prices?
Leave your thoughts below!