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The most pertinent issues that were highlighted were as follows:
- The operators of 3G to offer mobile broadband services that move away from the commoditised model.
- To expedite the various states and local governments' implementation of wireless broadband community services to meet user's expectations.
- To update the status on the programs featured in the headlines relating to the latest digital television broadcast facilities.
- To enhance the local ICT R&D activities to attract multinationals in setting up major global hubs under the auspices of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) initiative.
- To expedite the rural development under USP (Universal Service Provision) program to path the way for significant improvement in the connectivity, quality of life and development of applications and usage in ICT in this sector.
- The Government to consider investing more in the general technology training and education where international partners like EUMCCI could be a major contributor in assisting the Government to increase the current GDP of 45%.
- To reduce (where possible) the new and heavy service taxes and changes in transfer pricing policy for multinationals to avoid discouragement in further investments in the sector as this may increase ICT sectorial development.
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