My following point is written in support of the speculation that large telecom lobbies are behind NIXI's anarchist policy—which not only curbs the growth of small ISPs in India but also encourages monopoly of large ISPs. I support a view that like other countries, India really needs a "Fair competition tribunal" which can ensure conducive environment for new business to flourish. When countered with following points, government's secy provide a lip service with:
Lets look at NIXI's draconian policy:
1. National Internet Exchange of India is the only IXP in the world which enforces FUP-limit along with port charges. Since NIXI is the only exchange in whole world which charges with Per GB basis, you can't expect an unlimited connection in India. (It promotes monopoly of a Large ISP).
2. NIXI's wishlist of connecting to small ISP is just another lip service. NIXI requires all ISP connecting to it should have a public AS number. A small ISP can't afford to spend on public AS-Number. Thus small ISPs which can provide cheaper internet to common man of India is restricted to grow its consumer base. It should also be noted that APNIC's membership with per IP address price is too much for a common man to pay.
Suggestions:
If government uses telegraph act to restrict private internet exchange to be started in India, it should at least have the decency to invest in fiber optic communication with other IXP around the world. Port charges any IXP costs on average $5000 per 100 Gbps ports per month. If implemented with proper infrastructure, a common man in India can enjoy unlimited internet connection of 1 Mbps line at less than 90% price.
Lets see how much an unlimited connection of 1 Mbps costs.
Cost of Port: 5 Rupees / Month. (Bandwidth 7000$ for 100 Gbps leased Lines+Membership charge)
APNIC's AN & IP address: 2 Rupees/Month
Infrastructure maintenance cost: 50 Rupees/Month.
When you can get an unlimited connection of 1 Mbps line in less than 100 Rs/Month, why you are being charged 100 Rs/GB. That's the monopoly of big ISPs.
Lets look at NIXI's draconian policy:
1. National Internet Exchange of India is the only IXP in the world which enforces FUP-limit along with port charges. Since NIXI is the only exchange in whole world which charges with Per GB basis, you can't expect an unlimited connection in India. (It promotes monopoly of a Large ISP).
2. NIXI's wishlist of connecting to small ISP is just another lip service. NIXI requires all ISP connecting to it should have a public AS number. A small ISP can't afford to spend on public AS-Number. Thus small ISPs which can provide cheaper internet to common man of India is restricted to grow its consumer base. It should also be noted that APNIC's membership with per IP address price is too much for a common man to pay.
Suggestions:
If government uses telegraph act to restrict private internet exchange to be started in India, it should at least have the decency to invest in fiber optic communication with other IXP around the world. Port charges any IXP costs on average $5000 per 100 Gbps ports per month. If implemented with proper infrastructure, a common man in India can enjoy unlimited internet connection of 1 Mbps line at less than 90% price.
Lets see how much an unlimited connection of 1 Mbps costs.
Cost of Port: 5 Rupees / Month. (Bandwidth 7000$ for 100 Gbps leased Lines+Membership charge)
APNIC's AN & IP address: 2 Rupees/Month
Infrastructure maintenance cost: 50 Rupees/Month.
When you can get an unlimited connection of 1 Mbps line in less than 100 Rs/Month, why you are being charged 100 Rs/GB. That's the monopoly of big ISPs.
