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Advantage India

Market overview

Investments

Policy and regulatory framework

Opportunities

Industry associations

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Advantage India

AdvantageIndia

High growth

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

Among the

biggest telecom

markets in the

world

India is the second-largest telecom market inthe world with 706.4 million subscribers ason August 31, 2010, which are estimated toreach approximately 1 billion by 2014.

Well-defined

regulatory

framework

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

High profitability

due to a large

subscriber base

An increase in the minutes of usage (MoU) compensates for the decline in tariffs, thereby contributing to healthy revenuegrowth. India has one of the highest minutes of usage (MoU) per subscriber per month, at more than 400 minutes.

Liberalforeign

investment

regime

The telecom sector is one of the highestFDI-attracting sectors in India, and hasrecorded FDI inflow worth more thanUS$ 9 billion between 2000 and 2010.

Demand

for

mobile

handsets

Mobile handsets sales in India are expectedto reach 138.6 million units in 2010, anincrease of 18.5 per cent over 2009.

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 & Promotion, 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

The telecom sector in India has witnessed unparalleled growth by global standards in the last decadeand continues to be one ofthe countrys biggest success stories. This growth has been built on thewireless revolution.

At the end of August 2010, tele-density was recorded at 59.6 per cent with a total telephone subscriberbase of 706.4 million.

By 2014, the wireless subscriber base is expected to reach approximately 1 billion to include around 572million urban subscribers and 468 million rural subscribers.

Revenues of the Indian telecom industry are projected to reach US$ 45 billion by 2012, compared withUS$ 33 billion in 2009.

Key players in the Indian telecom market are Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and MahanagarTelephone 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

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Market segments

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

MARKET OVERVIEW

Telecom sector

Internet servicesRadio paging and

GMPCS

VSATs and

PMRTS

Wireless servicesBasic services


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The subscriber base of wire line services stoodat 36 million as on August 2010, with ateledensity of 3 per cent.

Public sector undertakings BSNL and MTNLhave a major share of the wire line marketcovering more than 80 per cent.

MTNL is present in Delhi and Mumbai, whileBSNL covers the rest of the country.

Although private players such as TataTeleservices, Bharti Airtel and Reliance haveregistered significant growth, BSNL continues todominate the segment in terms of wire linesubscriber base.

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

Market share of wire line services as on August31, 2010 (per cent)

74.0

9.7

8.9

3.4

3.4

0.5 0.1

BSNL

MTNL

Bharti

Tata

Reliance

HFCL

Sistema

Market segments wire line


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The wireless segment includes GSM and CDMAservices and is much larger than the wire linesegment in India. The segment is growing steadilybecause of the convenience and utility it offers.

The subscriber base of wireless services stood at670.6 million as of August 2010 with tele-density

of 56.6 per cent.

As of June 2010, the wireless market recorded527. 6 million GSM subscribers accounting for 83per cent of the market and 107.9 million CDMAsubscribers accounting for the remaining 17 percent.

Private players such as Bharti Airtel Limited,Reliance Communication, Vodafone, Tata, BSNL,Idea Cellular and Aircel cumulatively hold a majorshare of the wireless market.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Market segments wireless

Market share of wireless services as on August31, 2010 (per cent)

21.1

17.2

17.0

11.5

11.3

10.9

6.7

0.40.1 Bharti

Reliance

Vodafone

Tata

BSNL

Idea

Aircel

Unitech

Others

Note: Others include Sistema, MTNL, Videocon, Loop, Stel,HFCL, and Etisalat.







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High growth in broadband outreach is expected to drive the next phase of growth in the telecomindustry. While broadband connections are increasing rapidly, their reach in India is still at 0.7 per cent, asagainst the worldwide outreach of 8.1 per cent.

As on August 31, 2010, the subscription base of broadband was 10.1 million. Broadband subscribers areexpected 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, SifyTechnologies, YOU Telecom, Data Infosys and Hathway Cables.

Following the 3G and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) auction, the data sector is expected to growrapidly.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Market segments broadband and the Internet

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


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At present, there are eight VSAT serviceproviders in India, including BSNL, BhartiAirtel, Hughes Communications India Ltdand HCL Comnet Ltd.

The number of VSAT subscriber servicesgrew by 4,311 to 128,406 for the quarterending June 2010. The market for VSATservices registered 3.5 per cent growth inthe quarter ending June 2010.

Bharti Airtel is the current market leader,with a market share of 30.9 per cent,followed by Hughes Communications IndiaLtd, which has a market share of 30.0 percent.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Market segments VSAT

Market share of VSAT services as onJune 30, 2010 (in per cent)

30.9

30.0

21.4

10.2

4.6

2.1 0.7 0.1 Bharti Airtel Limited

Hughes Communications

Ltd.HCL Comnet

Tatanet Services

BSNL

Essel Shyam

Infotel Satcom

Bharti Broadband

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators(April - June 2010), TRAI website,





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

accessed 20 November 2010

MARKET OVERVIEW

Radio paging services PMRTS GMPCS

Radio paging services werelaunched in India in 1995.At present, all but fourradio paging serviceproviders have been

marginalised in the Indianmarket.

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

Global Mobile Personal Communications bySatellite (GMPCS) services were launched in Indiain 1999. These services allow a subscriber tocommunicate with others from any point on earththrough a hand-held terminal. Moreover, thetelephone number remains unchanged, irrespectiveof the subscribers location. Iridium India Telecom

Limited is the pioneer in GMPCS services in India.The Government of India (GoI) has restrictedforeign equity participation in this segment to 74per cent.

Other segments


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The wireless segment in India is much largerthan the wire line segment and is growingsteadily due to the convenience and utility itoffers.

Wireless services hold a major market share of94.6 per cent.

The subscriber base of the wire line segment isdecreasing due to its limited usage.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Subscriber base trends (percentage) in wireless andwire line segments (20092010)

8.1%

7.3%

6.6%

5.9%

5.4%

91.9%

92.7%

93.4%

94.1%

94.6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

QE Jun 2009

QE Sep 2009

QE Dec 2009

QE Mar 2010

QE Jun 2010

Wireline Wireless

Key trends (1/8)

Sources: TRAI: The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators

(April - June 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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Rural markets are expected to be the nextkey growth drivers for the Indian telecomsector, given rural Indias growing populationand disposable income.

The subscriber base in the rural market hasimproved significantly in 20092010, with

rural tele-density at 26.4 per cent as of June2010.

By 2012, the rural subscriber base isexpected to account for nearly half of thetotal subscriber base, thereby fuelling sectorgrowth.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Tele-density trends in the urban and rural marketbetween June 2009 and June 2010 (per cent)

Key trends (2/8)

95.1%

102.8%

111.0%

119.8%

128.2%

16.6%18.5%

21.2%

24.3%

26.4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

120%

140%

QE Jun

2009

QE Sep

2009

QE Dec

2009

QE Mar

2010

QE Jun

2010

Urban Rural



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;


Report, 2008


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Bharti Airtel has the largest market share in theGSM segment. As of June 2010, Bharti accountedfor 25.9 per cent of the GSM market, followed byVodafone, with a 20.7 per cent market share.

Private players accounted for approximately 86.4per cent, while public sector operators (BSNL

and MTNL) accounted for the remaining share(13.6 per cent).

MARKET OVERVIEW

Market share of GSM service providers(as of June 2010) (per cent)

25.9

20.7

12.7

13.1

10.3

7.9

6.23.3

Bharti

Vodafone

BSNL

Idea

Reliance

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,





Report, 2008

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Reliance Communications dominates the IndianCDMA mobile services segment with a marketshare of 52.4 per cent as of June 2010.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Key trends (4/8)

Market share of CDMA service providers(as of June 2010) (per cent)

52.4

36.8

5.54.7

0.3 0.3

Reliance

Tata

BSNL

Sistema

HFCL

MTNL


Indicators (April - June 2010), TRAI website,http://www.trai.gov.in/Default.asp, accessed 20 November

2010


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India is expected to feature among the top 10broadband markets by 2013.

The total number of Internet subscribers grewfrom 14.1 million subscribers in June 2009 to 16.7million subscribers in June 2010.

BSNL is the biggest player in this market with 9.7million subscribers, followed by MTNL, BhartiAirtel, Reliance and Hathway Cable & Datacom.

Digital subscriber line (DSL) is the most preferredtechnology among service providers to providebroadband services. DSL constitutes 86.6 per centof total broadband subscribers. Cable modem

technology follows with 6.5 per cent connections.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Key trends (5/8)

Top five Internet service providers by market share (asof June 2010) (per cent)

57.8

13.8

8.1

7.9

1.9

10.5

BSNL

MTNL

Bharti Airtel

Reliance

Hathway Cable

& Datacom

Others





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In India, growth in the subscriber base, which contributes to healthy revenue growth, mitigates thereduction in average revenue per user (ARPU). In addition, high MOUs compensate for declining tariffs.

MARKET OVERVIEW

MOUJune 2009 to June 2010

ARPUJune 2009 to June 2010

Key trends (6/8)

454

423411 410 401

342308 318 307 299

0

100

200

300

400

500

QE Jun

2009

QE Sep

2009

QE Dec

2009

QE Mar

2010

QE Jun

2010

GSM CDMA

185164

144131

122

92 89 8276

74

0

50

100

150

200

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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From only 36.3 million in 2001, the number of telephone subscribers increased to 706.4 million as onAugust 31, 2010. Between 2001 and 2010, the total number of subscribers has grown at a CAGR of 36.4per cent.

Operators are reducing operating costs and hiving off infrastructure elements such as towers intoseparate entities, thus inviting significant investments.

Passive infrastructure sharing has benefitted the Indian mobile industry and its customers, reducing thecost 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 aslow-cost business models have been focus areas.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Key trends (7/8)

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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Every telecom service provider is looking beyond basic voice services by offering a wide range ofbundled offerings. For example, nearly all leading operators, including incumbents, are in the testingphase to launch commercial IPTV services. Indian operators are still new in terms of offering quad-playusing 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 accessvirtual private networks (VPNs), video-conferencing, enterprise solutions, mobility and fixed telephonyfrom the same integrated telecom service provider.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Key trends (8/8)

Source: India 2012: Telecom growth continues, Ernst & Young Telecom Report, 2008


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Despite the global economic slowdown in 200809, the telecom sector is one of the highest FDI-attracting 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 thecumulative 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.

INVESTMENTS

Investments (1/2)

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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Key deals (2010)Deal date Target name Acquirer Deal value (US$ million)

June 8, 2010 Zain Africa BV Bharti Airtel Ltd 10,700.0

July 19, 2010 Aircel Ltd-Mobile TowersChennai Network InfrastructureLtd

1,703.7

August 6, 2010 Essar Telecom Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Transcend Infrastructure Ltd 431.6

August 11, 2010 Viom Networks Ltd Macquarie SBI Infrastructure Fund 306.1

January 31, 2010 Warid Telecom Bangladesh Bharti Airtel Ltd 300.0

April 30, 2010Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd-Electronic Security System

Schneider Electric SA 48.9

January 12, 2010 Micromax Informatics Ltd TA Associates Inc 45.0

September 20, 2010 Micromax Informatics Ltd Investor Group 43.8

September 26, 2010 WIN PLC IMImobile Pvt Ltd 23.5

June 25, 2010 One97 Communications Ltd SAIF Partners 10.0

October 18, 2010 El Corp Ltd Yam Keong Chee 1.0

July 20, 2010 Karma Mobility Solutions India Pvt Ltd Spice Communications Ltd NA

March 31, 2010 Wireless TT Info Services LtdInfrastructure DevelopmentFinance Co Ltd (IDFC)

NA

May 10, 2010 Undisclosed Electronic Security Co Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd NA

February 3, 2010 TowerVision India Pvt Ltd Quadrangle Group Asia Ltd NA

INVESTMENTS

Investments (2/2)

Source: Thomson ONE Banker


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The DoT governs the Indian telecom industry. In coordination with the Telecom Commission, the DoToversees licensing, policy formulation, frequency management, administrative monitoring, research anddevelopment, equipment standardisation and validation, along with private investments.

The DoT established the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in1997 to streamline policyreforms 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 andtelecommunication within the reach of all, achieving universal service across all villages, global standardsin service quality, Indias emergence as a major manufacturing base and a major exporter of telecomequipment, and the protection of the countrys security interests.

POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Policy and regulatory framework (1/3)

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


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DoT

Licensor and frequency

management for telecom

TRAI

Independent regulator

WPC(Wireless Planning Commission)

Spectrum Management

TDSAT

Disputes settlement

body

Indiantelecomindustry

framework

ILD Players

VSNLBharti

Reliance

Private CDMA

Reliance

TTSL

BSNLSistema

HFCL

MTNL

GSM operators

Bharti

VodafoneBSNL

Idea

Reliance

Aircel

Tata

Unitech

Telecom Commission

Exclusive policy making function

of the DoT

GoTIT

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Unified Access Licensing Regime (UALR)

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

Universal Service Obligations (USO)

The USO policy was implemented along with the National Telephone Policy (NTP) in1999 to widen thereach of telephony services in rural India. All telecom operators are bound to contribute 5 per cent oftheir revenues to this fund. This system was put in place to bridge the gap between urban and rural tele-density, 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 buildtelecommunication infrastructure in rural areas.





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Opportunities (1/2)

OPPORTUNITIES

Among the biggesttelecom markets in

the world

Emergence of BWAtechnologies

Internet services

Rural market

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


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.

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 inthe next decade in terms of number of subscribers. India is expected to feature among the top 10

broadband markets by 2013.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Growth of telecominfrastructure

Growth in VAS

Telecom equipment

market

Opportunities (2/2)

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 Telecommunication Equipment

Market- Opportunities for US Companies, IVG Partners website, page 4; Emerging Landscape in Mobile VAS Industry, ASSOCHAM website,

http://www.assocham.org/prels/printnews.php?id=2480, accessed 20 November 2010


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.

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.

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Cellular Operators Association Of India (COAI)

14, Bhai Veer Singh Marg, New Delhi 110 001, IndiaTel: 91 11 23349184Fax: 91 11 23349276/77Website: www.coai.com

Internet Service Provider Association Of India (ISPAI)

612-A, Chiranjiv Tower, 43, Nehru Place, New Delhi 110 019, IndiaTel.: 91 11 26205411/26255094Fax: 91 11 26255090E-mail: [email protected]: www.ispai.com

Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association (TEMA)

4th Floor, PHD House, Opp. Asian Village, New Delhi 110 016, IndiaTel: 91 11 26859621Fax: 91 11 26859620E-mail: [email protected]: www.india-times.com/tema

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

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Association Of Unified Telecom Service Providers Of India (AUSPI)

B-601, Gauri Sadan 5, Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001, IndiaTel: 91 11 23358585Fax: 91 11 23327397Website: http://www.auspi.in/

Association Of Competitive Telecom Operators (ACTO)

601, Nirmal Tower, 26, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110 001, IndiaTel.: 91 11 43565353 / 43575353Fax: 91 11 43515353E-mail: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Website: www.iwww.iamai.in

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

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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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