1. Connect. Communicate. Collaborate Europe - India Connectivity Dai Davies, DANTE EU-India grid meeting 18 th October 2006

2. Connect. Communicate. Collaborate GEANT 2 Global Objectives Enhance Global Connectivity Develop Service Portfolio Co-ordinate Operations Develop Cost Sharing

3. Connect. Communicate. Collaborate Europe– India 45 Mbps July 06 Achievements Europe (GEANT Milan) –India (ERNET Mumbai) 12 Month Commitment Direct Routing via Se ME We 4

4. Connect. Communicate. Collaborate Europe– India 45 Mbps Issues Limited Connectivity No real Upgrade Path Potential Demand Exceeds Supply Uncompetitive International Market –Cf Europe-China 2.5 Gbps –Europe-Korea 622 Mbps –Europe-USA n*10Gbps

5. Connect. Communicate. Collaborate Europe– India 45 Mbps July 06 Actions Looking for 622 Mbps upgrade Political Issue – Telecomms pricing Need to get Indian User backing and Support

6. Connect. Communicate. Collaborate