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ADVANTAGE INDIA Telecommunications November 2010

Advantage India
For more than a decade, the sector has witnessed a steady addition in wireless subscribers. India has been adding 15-20 million subscribers every month, making it the worlds fastest growing wireless market.

Mobile handsets sales in India are expected to reach 138.6 million units in 2010, an increase of 18.5 per cent over 2009.

High growth Demand for mobile handsets Among the biggest telecom markets in the world

India is the second-largest telecom market in the world with 706.4 million subscribers as on August 31, 2010, which are estimated to reach approximately 1 billion by 2014.

The telecom sector is one of the highest FDI-attracting sectors in India, and has recorded FDI inflow worth more than US$ 9 billion between 2000 and 2010.

Liberal foreign investment regime

Advantage India

Well-defined regulatory framework

High profitability due to a large subscriber base

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) have enabled to create well-defined regulations for the sector such as the National Telecom Policy 1999 and Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).

An increase in the minutes of usage (MoU) compensates for the decline in tariffs, thereby contributing to healthy revenue growth. India has one of the highest minutes of usage (MoU) per subscriber per month, at more than 400 minutes.
Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI: Spectrum Management and Licensing Framework, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, page 18, accessed 20 November 2010; Fact Sheet on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from August 1991 to September 2010, Department of Industrial Policy & P romotion, http://dipp.nic.in/, accessed 20 November 2010; Framework India 2012: Telecom growth continues, Ernst & Young Telecom Report, 2008; Telcos to recoup 3G bid money in 5-6 years: Analysys Mason, livemint website, http://www.livemint.com/2010/05/30230743/Telcos-to-recoup-3G-bid-money.html, accessed 30 November 2010; Gartner Says Indian Mobile Handset Sales To Reach 138.6 million in 2010, Gartner website, http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1412313, accessed 30 November 2010

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Market overview

The telecom sector in India has witnessed unparalleled growth by global standards in the last decade and continues to be one of the countrys biggest success stories. This growth has been built on the wireless revolution. At the end of August 2010, tele-density was recorded at 59.6 per cent with a total telephone subscriber base of 706.4 million. By 2014, the wireless subscriber base is expected to reach approximately 1 billion to include around 572 million urban subscribers and 468 million rural subscribers. Revenues of the Indian telecom industry are projected to reach US$ 45 billion by 2012, compared with US$ 33 billion in 2009. Key players in the Indian telecom market are Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), Bharti Airtel Limited, Reliance Communication,Vodafone, Idea Cellular, Aircel and Tata Teleservices.

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI: Spectrum Management and Licensing Framework, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, page 18, accessed 20 November 2010; Framework India 2012: Telecom growth continues, Ernst & Young Telecom Report, 2008; TRAI Press Release No 53 /2010, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Market segments
Telecom sector

Basic services

Wireless services

Internet services

Radio paging and GMPCS

VSATs and PMRTS

The Indian telecom industry can be primarily divided into basic, cellular and internet services. It also has relatively segments such as radio paging services, very small aperture terminals (VSATs), public mobile radio trunked services (PMRTS) and global mobile personal communications by satellite (GMPCS).

MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Market segments wire line

The subscriber base of wire line services stood at 36 million as on August 2010, with a teledensity of 3 per cent. Public sector undertakings BSNL and MTNL have a major share of the wire line market covering more than 80 per cent. MTNL is present in Delhi and Mumbai, while BSNL covers the rest of the country. Although private players such as Tata Teleservices, Bharti Airtel and Reliance have registered significant growth, BSNL continues to dominate the segment in terms of wire line subscriber base.

Market share of wire line services as on August 31, 2010 (per cent)
0.5 0.1

3.4 3.4 8.9 9.7

BSNL MTNL Bharti Tata Reliance 74.0 HFCL Sistema

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI Press Release No 53 /2010, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Market segments wireless

The wireless segment includes GSM and CDMA services and is much larger than the wire line segment in India. The segment is growing steadily because of the convenience and utility it offers. The subscriber base of wireless services stood at 670.6 million as of August 2010 with tele-density of 56.6 per cent. As of June 2010, the wireless market recorded 527. 6 million GSM subscribers accounting for 83 per cent of the market and 107.9 million CDMA subscribers accounting for the remaining 17 per cent. Private players such as Bharti Airtel Limited, Reliance Communication,Vodafone, Tata, BSNL, Idea Cellular and Aircel cumulatively hold a major share of the wireless market.

Market share of wireless services as on August 31, 2010 (per cent)

0.4 0.1 6.7 10.9 21.1 Bharti Reliance Vodafone Tata BSNL 11.3 Idea Aircel 11.5 17.0 Unitech Others

17.2

Note: Others include Sistema, MTNL, Videocon, Loop, Stel, HFCL, and Etisalat. Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI Press Release No 53 /2010, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Market segments broadband and the Internet

High growth in broadband outreach is expected to drive the next phase of growth in the telecom industry.While broadband connections are increasing rapidly, their reach in India is still at 0.7 per cent, as against the worldwide outreach of 8.1 per cent. As on August 31, 2010, the subscription base of broadband was 10.1 million. Broadband subscribers are expected to grow to 30 million, while Internet subscribers are expected to grow to 45 million by 2012. Key players in the segment are BSNL, MTNL, Bharti, Tata Communication, Reliance Communication, Sify Technologies,YOU Telecom, Data Infosys and Hathway Cables. Following the 3G and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) auction, the data sector is expected to grow rapidly.
Sources: Fact Sheet on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from August 1991 to March 2010, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion website, http://dipp.nic.in/, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI Press Release No 53 /2010, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Market segments VSAT

At present, there are eight VSAT service providers in India, including BSNL, Bharti Airtel, Hughes Communications India Ltd and HCL Comnet Ltd. The number of VSAT subscriber services grew by 4,311 to 128,406 for the quarter ending June 2010. The market for VSAT services registered 3.5 per cent growth in the quarter ending June 2010. Bharti Airtel is the current market leader, with a market share of 30.9 per cent, followed by Hughes Communications India Ltd, which has a market share of 30.0 per cent.
10.2

Market share of VSAT services as on June 30, 2010 (in per cent)
2.1 0.7 4.6 30.9 0.1

Bharti Airtel Limited Hughes Communications Ltd. HCL Comnet Tatanet Services BSNL

21.4

Essel Shyam

Infotel Satcom
30.0

Bharti Broadband

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI Press Release No 53 /2010, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Other segments
Radio paging services PMRTS GMPCS Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS) services were launched in India in 1999. These services allow a subscriber to communicate with others from any point on earth through a hand-held terminal. Moreover, the telephone number remains unchanged, irrespective of the subscribers location. Iridium India Telecom Limited is the pioneer in GMPCS services in India. The Government of India (GoI) has restricted foreign equity participation in this segment to 74 per cent.

Radio paging services were launched in India in 1995. At present, all but four radio paging service providers have been marginalised in the Indian market.

As of June 2010, five operators are offering Public Mobile Radio Trunk Services (PMRTS) service to 32,522 subscribers.

Source: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Key trends (1/8)

The wireless segment in India is much larger than the wire line segment and is growing steadily due to the convenience and utility it offers. Wireless services hold a major market share of 94.6 per cent. The subscriber base of the wire line segment is decreasing due to its limited usage.

Subscriber base trends (percentage) in wireless and wire line segments (20092010)
QE Jun 2010 QE Mar 2010 QE Dec 2009 QE Sep 2009 QE Jun 2009 5.4% 5.9% 6.6% 7.3% 8.1% 0% 20% 40% 94.6%

94.1%
93.4% 92.7% 91.9% 60% Wireless 80% 100%

Wireline

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI Press Release No 53 /2010, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; India 2012: Telecom growth continues, Ernst & Young Telecom Report, 2008

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Key trends (2/8)

Rural markets are expected to be the next key growth drivers for the Indian telecom sector, given rural Indias growing population and disposable income. The subscriber base in the rural market has improved significantly in 20092010, with rural tele-density at 26.4 per cent as of June 2010. By 2012, the rural subscriber base is expected to account for nearly half of the total subscriber base, thereby fuelling sector growth.

Tele-density trends in the urban and rural market between June 2009 and June 2010 (per cent)
140% 120% 100% 80% 95.1% 102.8% 111.0% 119.8% 128.2%

60%
40% 20% 0% 18.5% 16.6% 21.2% 24.3% 26.4%

QE Jun 2009

QE Sep 2009
Urban

QE Dec 2009

QE Mar 2010

QE Jun 2010

Rural

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI Press Release No 53 /2010, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; India 2012: Telecom growth continues, Ernst & Young Telecom Report, 2008

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Key trends (3/8)

Bharti Airtel has the largest market share in the GSM segment. As of June 2010, Bharti accounted for 25.9 per cent of the GSM market, followed by Vodafone, with a 20.7 per cent market share. Private players accounted for approximately 86.4 per cent, while public sector operators (BSNL and MTNL) accounted for the remaining share (13.6 per cent).

Market share of GSM service providers (as of June 2010) (per cent)
6.2 3.3 7.9 10.3 25.9 Bharti Vodafone

BSNL
Idea Reliance 13.1 12.7 20.7 Aircel Tata Others NOTE: Others include MTNL, Loop, Unitech, S Tel, Videocon, Etisalat, and HFCL. Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI Press Release No 53 /2010, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; India 2012: Telecom growth continues, Ernst & Young Telecom Report, 2008

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Key trends (4/8)

Reliance Communications dominates the Indian CDMA mobile services segment with a market share of 52.4 per cent as of June 2010.

Market share of CDMA service providers (as of June 2010) (per cent)
0.3 5.5 4.7 0.3 Reliance Tata BSNL 52.4 36.8 Sistema HFCL MTNL

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Key trends (5/8)

India is expected to feature among the top 10 broadband markets by 2013. The total number of Internet subscribers grew from 14.1 million subscribers in June 2009 to 16.7 million subscribers in June 2010. BSNL is the biggest player in this market with 9.7 million subscribers, followed by MTNL, Bharti Airtel, Reliance and Hathway Cable & Datacom. Digital subscriber line (DSL) is the most preferred technology among service providers to provide broadband services. DSL constitutes 86.6 per cent of total broadband subscribers. Cable modem technology follows with 6.5 per cent connections.

Top five Internet service providers by market share (as of June 2010) (per cent)
BSNL 10.5 1.9 7.9 8.1 57.8 13.8 Reliance Hathway Cable & Datacom Others MTNL Bharti Airtel

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Key trends (6/8)

In India, growth in the subscriber base, which contributes to healthy revenue growth, mitigates the reduction in average revenue per user (ARPU). In addition, high MOUs compensate for declining tariffs.
MOU June 2009 to June 2010 ARPU June 2009 to June 2010
401 200 150 308 318 307 299

500 400 300 200 100 0 QE Jun 2009 454

423

411

410

185

164

144

131

122

342

100
50 0 92 89 82 74 76

QE Sep 2009 GSM

QE Dec 2009

QE Mar 2010 CDMA

QE Jun 2010

QE Jun 2009

QE Sep 2009

QE Dec 2009

QE Mar 2010

QE Jun 2010

GSM

CDMA

Source: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Key trends (7/8)

From only 36.3 million in 2001, the number of telephone subscribers increased to 706.4 million as on August 31, 2010. Between 2001 and 2010, the total number of subscribers has grown at a CAGR of 36.4 per cent. Operators are reducing operating costs and hiving off infrastructure elements such as towers into separate entities, thus inviting significant investments. Passive infrastructure sharing has benefitted the Indian mobile industry and its customers, reducing the cost burden of each operator and speeding the rollout of mobile services. In recent years, initiatives such as network cost optimisation, outsourcing of non-core activities, as well as low-cost business models have been focus areas.
Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI Press Release No 53 /2010, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010

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MARKET OVERVIEW Telecommunications November 2010

Key trends (8/8)

Every telecom service provider is looking beyond basic voice services by offering a wide range of bundled offerings. For example, nearly all leading operators, including incumbents, are in the testing phase to launch commercial IPTV services. Indian operators are still new in terms of offering quad-play using existing network infrastructure for data, voice, video and basic communication services. Consumers can get all these services from the same telecom operator, and enterprises can also access virtual private networks (VPNs), video-conferencing, enterprise solutions, mobility and fixed telephony from the same integrated telecom service provider.
Source: India 2012: Telecom growth continues, Ernst & Young Telecom Report, 2008

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INVESTMENTS Telecommunications

November 2010

Investments (1/2)

Despite the global economic slowdown in 200809, the telecom sector is one of the highest FDIattracting sectors in India. At present, 74 to100 per cent FDI is permitted for various telecom services. The telecom sector is among the leading sectors attracting FDI, accounting for 8 per cent of the cumulative FDI equity inflow from April 2000 to September 2010, which is valued at US$ 9,988 million. The telecom market is witnessing significant M&A activity. This trend has helped companies expand their presence in the Indian telecom market to offer better services to customers.
Source: Fact Sheet on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from August 1991 to March 2010, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, http://dipp.nic.in/, accessed 20 November 2010

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INVESTMENTS Telecommunications

November 2010

Investments (2/2)
Key deals (2010) Deal date June 8, 2010 July 19, 2010 August 6, 2010 Target name Zain Africa BV Aircel Ltd-Mobile Towers Essar Telecom Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Acquirer Bharti Airtel Ltd Chennai Network Infrastructure Ltd Transcend Infrastructure Ltd Deal value (US$ million) 10,700.0 1,703.7 431.6

August 11, 2010

January 31, 2010 April 30, 2010 January 12, 2010 September 20, 2010 September 26, 2010 June 25, 2010 October 18, 2010

Viom Networks Ltd

Warid Telecom Bangladesh Zicom Electronic Security Systems LtdElectronic Security System Micromax Informatics Ltd Micromax Informatics Ltd WIN PLC One97 Communications Ltd El Corp Ltd

Macquarie SBI Infrastructure Fund

Bharti Airtel Ltd Schneider Electric SA TA Associates Inc Investor Group IMImobile Pvt Ltd SAIF Partners Yam Keong Chee

306.1
300.0 48.9 45.0 43.8 23.5 10.0 1.0

July 20, 2010

March 31, 2010 May 10, 2010 February 3, 2010

Karma Mobility Solutions India Pvt Ltd

Wireless TT Info Services Ltd Undisclosed Electronic Security Co TowerVision India Pvt Ltd

Spice Communications Ltd Infrastructure Development Finance Co Ltd (IDFC) Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
Quadrangle Group Asia Ltd

NA
NA NA NA

Source: Thomson ONE Banker

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POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Telecommunications November 2010

Policy and regulatory framework (1/3)

The DoT governs the Indian telecom industry. In coordination with the Telecom Commission, the DoT oversees licensing, policy formulation, frequency management, administrative monitoring, research and development, equipment standardisation and validation, along with private investments. The DoT established the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in1997 to streamline policy reforms and safeguard consumer interests. The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) was also established in 1997. The key objectives of the National Telecom Policy 1999 (NTP 99) include telecommunication for all and telecommunication within the reach of all, achieving universal service across all villages, global standards in service quality, Indias emergence as a major manufacturing base and a major exporter of telecom equipment, and the protection of the countrys security interests.
Source: Government of India, Department of Telecommunications, DoT website, http://www.dot.gov.in/index.htm, accessed 20 November 2010

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POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Telecommunications November 2010

Policy and regulatory framework (2/3)

WPC (Wireless Planning Commission) Spectrum Management DoT Licensor and frequency management for telecom

Telecom Commission Exclusive policy making function of the DoT

GoTIT (Group on Telecom and IT) Handles adhoc issues

Indian telecom industry framework

TRAI Independent regulator TDSAT Disputes settlement body

ILD Players VSNL Bharti Reliance

Private CDMA Reliance TTSL BSNL Sistema HFCL MTNL

GSM operators Bharti Vodafone BSNL Idea Reliance Aircel Tata Unitech

Source: Government of India, Department of Telecommunications, DoT website, http://www.dot.gov.in/index.htm, accessed 20 November 2010

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POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Telecommunications November 2010

Policy and regulatory framework (3/3)

Unified Access Licensing Regime (UALR)

The establishment of the UALR (2003) eliminated the need for separate licences for different services. This regime allowed players to offer both mobile and fixed-line services under a single licence after paying an additional entry fee. However, the regime does not take into account the national and international longdistance services and Internet access services.

Universal Service Obligations (USO)

The USO policy was implemented along with the National Telephone Policy (NTP) in1999 to widen the reach of telephony services in rural India. All telecom operators are bound to contribute 5 per cent of their revenues to this fund. This system was put in place to bridge the gap between urban and rural teledensity, which is currently more than 100 per cent. Initially, only basic service providers were under the purview of the USO. Later, its scope was expanded to include mobile services. USO helps build telecommunication infrastructure in rural areas.
Source: Government of India, Department of Telecommunications, DoT website, http://www.dot.gov.in/index.htm, accessed 20 November 2010

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OPPORTUNITIES Telecommunications

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Opportunities (1/2)
Among the biggest telecom markets in the world

According to estimates from the TRAI, the wireless subscriber base is expected to reach approximately 1 billion by 2014, with around 572 million urban subscribers and 468 million rural subscribers.

Rural market

By 2012, total telecom outreach in the largely untapped potential rural markets of India is expected to reach close to 40 per cent, compared with the current teledensity of around 26.4 per cent as of June 2010. BWA technologies such as WiMax have been among the most significant developments in wireless communication in recent times. WiMax is expected to attract around 8 to10 million subscribers and account for around US$ 11.5 billion by 2012, assuming that low-cost devices and data cards are available and services are affordable. Despite the low reach of Internet services in the Indian market, this segment is expected to grow in the next decade in terms of number of subscribers. India is expected to feature among the top 10 broadband markets by 2013.

Emergence of BWA technologies

Internet services

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November 2010; TRAI: Spectrum Management and Licensing Framework, TRAI website, http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, page 18, accessed 20 November 2010; Framework India 2012: Telecom growth continues, Ernst & Young Telecom Report, 2008

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OPPORTUNITIES Telecommunications

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Opportunities (2/2)

Telecom infrastructure, including telecom towers and the fiber network, is expected to witness a CAGR of 20 per cent between 2008 and 2015E to reach 571,000 towers by 2015. Telecom infrastructure is being considered a critical factor in Indias economic development. Telecom infrastructure is expected to continue growing due to increasing market presence in rural areas, upcoming 3G services, the expanding Internet market and an increase in the number of operators with pan-India operations.

Growth of telecom infrastructure

Growth in VAS

The Indian mobile value-added services (VAS) industry is expected to reach US$ 5.8 billion by 2013, from US$ 2.0 billion in 2009. Currently, VAS contributes 1012 per cent of revenues for telecom operators. This is expected to rise to 20 per cent by 2013, especially after the uptake of 3G services.

The production of the telecom electronics and equipment segment increased by 11.7 per cent to reach US$ 10.5 billion in 200809, primarily driven by a rise in the demand for wireless services in India, which fueled demand for mobile handsets. The segments production is expected to reach US$ 29.5 billion in 201314.

Telecom equipment market

Sources: Framework India 2012: Telecom growth continues, Ernst & Young Telecom Report, 2008; Report of Task Force to suggest measures to stimulate the growth of IT, ITES and Electronics Hardware manufacturing industry in India, Ernst & Young; Indian Telecommuni cation Equipment Market- Opportunities for US Companies, IVG Partners website, page 4; Emerging Landscape in Mobile VAS Industry, ASSOCHAM web site, http://www.assocham.org/prels/printnews.php?id=2480, accessed 20 November 2010

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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS Telecommunications November 2010

Industry associations (1/2)

Cellular Operators Association Of India (COAI) 14, Bhai Veer Singh Marg, New Delhi 110 001, India Tel: 91 11 23349184 Fax: 91 11 23349276/77 Website: www.coai.com Internet Service Provider Association Of India (ISPAI) 612-A, Chiranjiv Tower, 43, Nehru Place, New Delhi 110 019, India Tel.: 91 11 26205411/26255094 Fax: 91 11 26255090 E-mail: ispai@satyam.net.in Website: www.ispai.com Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association (TEMA) 4th Floor, PHD House, Opp. Asian Village, New Delhi 110 016, India Tel: 91 11 26859621 Fax: 91 11 26859620 E-mail: tema@del2.vsnl.net.in Website: www.india-times.com/tema

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Industry associations (2/2)

Association Of Unified Telecom Service Providers Of India (AUSPI) B-601, Gauri Sadan 5, Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001, India Tel: 91 11 23358585 Fax: 91 11 23327397 Website: http://www.auspi.in/ Association Of Competitive Telecom Operators (ACTO) 601, Nirmal Tower, 26, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110 001, India Tel.: 91 11 43565353 / 43575353 Fax: 91 11 43515353 E-mail: info@acto.in Website: www.acto.in Internet & Mobile Association Of India (IAMAI) F-36, Basement, East of Kailash, New Delhi 110 065, India Tel: 91 11 46570328 E-mail: kalyan@iamai.in Website: www.iwww.iamai.in

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NOTE Telecommunications

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Note
Wherever applicable, numbers in the report have been rounded off to their nearest whole number. Conversion rate used: US$ 1= INR 48.

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