With advent of technology and liberalization in
telecom sector, the telecommunication and ISD calling has grown by leaps and
bounds. This is one of the most profitable sectors making growth at an
accelerated speed. There are several companies making huge profits through
transmission services around the globe, especially by offering cheap calls for
India. As on 2013, the Indian telecom network boasts of around 900.04 million
connections including both wireless and land line. These figures are estimated
to swell to an all time high in near future.
The
India Calling Phenomenon
India being a nation known for its rich culture,
remarkable education, exotic destinations and tourist attractions sees
thousands of people flocking to its shores. Equal is the number of people going
abroad from India for employment. This has resulted in huge number of calls
being made to India and made from India. Earlier, ISD calling was considered a pricey affair, which with time and technological developments is no more the
same. There are several companies offering internet telephony and international
calling cards that provide cheap calls for India.
TRAI
and its role
The major companies offering telecom service in
India include Airtel, Communication, MTNL, Spice Communication, Idea Cellular,
Reliance, Tata Docomo, Vodafone and Tata Communication to name a few. The
authority that governs telecommunication in India is Telecom Regulatory
Authority of India, abbreviated as TRAI. Over the years, it has played a
remarkable role in augmenting and regulating these private sector companies
through various regulatory acts and policies to ensure the benefit of the
common man. The credit of making available low charges for calls, cheap cell
phones with free sim cards and prompt customer care in India indirectly goes to
TRAI.
Notable
Recent Developments
Some of the recent developments that have
revolutionized the telecommunication industry include provisions of cheap calls
for India, mobile number portability and introduction of 3G network services. In
addition, more emphasis is now laid on continued adoption of green policy in
telecom and use of renewable energy sources.
Today most of the consumers opt for Smartphone to
avail better and faster access of data services, audio video conferencing and many
other broadband applications. This has made India the second largest wireless
market for mobile phones in the world. FDI polices Growth of telecom has not
only provided Indians with better calling facilities but has also brought to
nation’s shore abundant mobile manufacturing opportunities. Today, a wide range
of mobile related equipments are manufactured indigenously. Manufacturing
attracts almost 100% investment in telecom sector, thus, fostering growth and
development of nation.
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