New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Indian telecom operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must collaborate with the global players to drive technological progress and deliver greater benefits to the public, said TV Ramachandran, President, Broadband India Forum.

Speaking on the role of emerging technologies in expanding connectivity to ANI, the Broadband India Forum President underscored the importance of being "technology agnostic" and leveraging multiple platforms to bridge the digital divide.

"It has to be technology agnostic. All technologies have to play to complete the loop. Even today, millions do not have connectivity because they are in remote, difficult-to-reach areas by terrestrial technology. So terrestrial technology has d...