GROWTH OF CELLULAR SUBSCRIBERS IN INDIA

The first few months of year 2000 have been good for cellular in India. The shift by the government from 'licence fee' to 'revenue sharing' regime has allowed operators to spend more on market development. Also falling handset prices--due to lower import duties--have helped. Here is the growth of cellular subscribers since 1997:

     Source: Cellular Operators Association of india (COAI)

STATUS OF CELLULAR NETWORKS IN INDIA

• No. of Subscribers Served :over 1.76 Million (Feb 2000)
• Number of Networks : 41
• Number of Operating Networks : 36
• Number of MSCs : >60
• Number of BSCs : >175
• Number of BTSs : >2800
• Total Transmission Backbone available : >15000 Kms(Microwave and Optic Fibre)
• Number of Villages Covered :Several Thousands
• No. of Cities & Towns Covered :over 550
(including National & State Highways)

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