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Telecom Services

World class telecommunications infrastructure is the key to rapid economic and social
development of the country. It is in fact the backbone of every business activity. In today’s world the
dream of doing business across continents will remain a dream in the absence of telecom
infrastructure. There have been far reaching developments in the convergence of telecom,
IT, consumer electronics and media industries worldwide. Recognising the potential in
enhancing quality of life and to facilitate India’s vision of becoming IT super power by the year
2025, new Telecom Policy Framework 1999 and Broadband Policy 2004 were developed
by the Government of India. Through this framework the government intends to provide both
universal services to all uncovered areas and high-level services for meeting the needs of the
country’s economy. The various types of telecom services are:
(i) Cellular mobile services: These are all types of mobile telecom services including voice
and non-voice messages, data services and PCO services utilising any type of network
equipment within their service area. They can also provide direct inter connectivity with any
other type of telecom service provider.

(ii) Radio paging services: Radio Paging Service is an affordable means of transmitting
information to persons even when they are mobile. It is a one- way information broadcasting
solution, and has spread its reach far and wide. Radio paging services are available including tone
only, numeric only and alpha/numeric paging.
(iii) Fixed line services: These are all types of fixed services including voice and non-voice
messages and data services to establish linkages for long distance traffic. These utilise any type
of network equipment primarily connected through fiber optic cables laid across the length
and breadth of the country. The also provide inter connectivity with other types of telecom
services.
(iv) Cable services: These are linkages and switched services within a licensed area of operation
to operate media services, which are essentially one way entertainment related services. The two
way communication including voice, data and information services through cable network would
emerge significantly in the future. Offering services through the cable network would be similar to
providing fixed services.
(v) VSAT services: VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) is a satellite-based
communications service. It offers businesses and government agencies a highly flexible
and reliable communication solution in both urban and rural areas. Compared to land-
based services, VSAT offers the assurance of reliable and uninterrupted service that is
equal to or better than land-based services. It can be used to provide innovative applications
such as tele-medicine, newspapers-on-line, market rates and tele-education even in the most