Former telecom secretary M F Farooqui has been appointed Chairman of the Broadband India Forum (BIF) that works on enhancing broadband potential in the country.
“I am pleased to chair Broadband India Forum (BIF) that aims to boost broadband ecosystem in the country. My objective will be to promote content developers and bring all broadband technology players on board to support Digital India initiative,” Farooqui said.
He has replaced Shyamal Ghosh, also a former telecom secretary, who has been appointed Chairman Emeritus of BIF.
Former Resident Director-Regulatory Affairs at Vodafone India was elected President at the eighth Annual General Meeting of BIF.
The forum has more than 40 members including technology providers, telecom operators, Internet service providers, cable TV operators, value-added service providers and professionals.
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