India is the 5th largest network in the world, second largest amongst emerging economies (after China). 39 million line telephone network including mobile phones. Annual growth rate of 22% in basic telephone service and over 100% for cellular and Internet Services. Increase in tele density from 4% to 7% by 2005 and 15% by 2010. Approx. 75 million telephone connections to be added by 2005 and 175 million by 2010. Investment requirement of US$ 37 billion by 2005 and US $ 69 billion by 2010. Private participation allowed in all types of telecom and IT enabled services. License granted on non-exclusive basis for basic, national long distance, international long distance, Internet, V-Sat services, etc. Foreign equity participation permitted in the telecom service sector which varies from 49% in service sector to 100% in manufacturing. There is a huge market for all types of telecom equipments for both fixed line and wireless, Internet, radio trunking, call centers, etc. Foreign direct investment of up to 100% permitted for the manufacturing of telecom equipment. There is a lot of Investment potential across a wide spectrum of telecom services.
We are experts in telecommunication work which includes different tie ups with different Pvt. And Govt. bodies After nearly a decade of economic liberalization process the government has achieved a fair degree of success and the evolution of regulatory structures in India is nearly complete. Today the government has clear policy directives on almost all major issues concerning telecom and the sector is pose for healthy growth in coming years.
INDIA TELECOM INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Regulatory Bodies : Department of Telecommunications, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Wireless Planning and Co-ordination Wing, Legislation Governing the Industry, Investment Policy Framework, The National Telecom Policy 1999, Convergent Law, Communications Commission of India (CCI) Role and Powers
Basic Services : National Long Distance Services, International Long Distance Services.
Other Services : Internet Service Providers, Guidelines for internet Telephony, Exit Policy for ISPs, VSAT Services, Public Mobile Radio Trunk Services, Existing Licenses, New Licenses, Conditions, Applicable to Existing as well as New Licensees, Radio Paging Services, Unified Messaging Service, Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) etc.