How?     Is the type of ICT to be used appropriate in terms of cost, available maintenance support and compatible with existing information flows? "There needs to be an effective combination of low cost and new, innovative technologies. Wireless technologies in particular such as cordless wireless local loop and digital satellite radio have a fast roll-out time, can easily use alternative power sources such as solar power, micro hydro power or wind energy, have low maintenance costs and possess greater network flexibilities than fixed line connections.Wireless technologies, in particular, have the potential to solve the 'last 25 kilometre' problem of rural India where many communities are within 25 kilometres of fixed cable connection However, it is important that the innovative combination of technologies use a scalable, modular design for roll out. Other important design features that need to be present are: simple configuration & operation, accessible user interface, use of equipment that complies with existing standards, use of low frequencies, long life cycle, capacity for remote network management and low power requirements. Wireless is our choice.