The Indian telecom network is the eighth largest in the world and the second-largest among emerging economies.
The sector has undergone a crucial metamorphosis with significant policy reforms.
Telecommunications is driving growth at a feverish pace. In 2007, India achieved the distinction of having the world’s lowest call rates, the fastest growth in the number of subscribers, the fastest sale of a million mobile phones, and the world’s most affordable handsets.
A recent study by telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has estimated that the country will need about 350,000 telecom towers by 2010, as against 125,000 in 2007.
