Ever since the evolution of man on this earth, he
wanted to communicate with his fellow human being. In that era, he used
to communicate through signs and symbols. Gradually with time, he
started using words and today it is through mobiles, e-mails, fax etc
through which one communicates from one place to another.
Current Scenario of Indian Telecommunication Sector
Invention of mobile phones, have given a huge boost to
telecommunications in India. Today constant efforts are being made, both
by public and private sector to enhance telecommunication facilities. In
today's era of globalization India is rapidly developing as a
telecommunication giant in the global scenario. Bsnl, Mtnl, Idea,
Reliance, Airtel, Vodafone are some of the leading service providers in
India. BSNL is the world's seventh largest telecom company in terms of
the number of subscribers. In 1975, it was the department of telecom
which had the responsibility of providing telecom services in India. In
1985 MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) was established to provide
services in Delhi and Mumbai.
Growth of Indian Telecommunication Industry
The growth of Indian telecommunication market can be understood from
the fact that in 2006, the country saw the 65 million new mobile
subscribers being added. In India, both CDMA and GSM technologies are
used in the mobile sector. Though BSNL controls the major market of
telecommunications in the country, private service providers are also
not behind. There is stiff competition between them and each provider
offers attractive offers to attract customers, some of these providers
are the leading business houses of India, such as Aaditya Birla (Idea)
and Anil Ambani (Reliance). Thousands and crores of rupees are being
spent in promoting the brands and even international companies are
coming to Indian markets. The leading service provider of UK Vodafone
has started their services in India and very soon India is going to be
one of the biggest markets of telecommunications in the world.
