Contents:

Introduction Table Of Contents Copyright Summary Executive Summary Scope of the report Methodology Chapter 1: India in a Nutshell - India-Quick Facts - Economic Indicators - States/ Provinces in India - Metropolitan Cities & Union Territories - Indian States by Size - Stock Market Index (1990-2006) Chapter 2: Telecom Industry Overview - Telecom & ICT Quick Facts - Communications in India 1882-2003 - Entertainment & Communication Gadgets in India 1959-2006 - Calling rules in India (tariff structure) - One India Tariff Structure - Ministry and Regulating Bodies - FDI in Telecom Sector - Rural Telephony - Long Distance Calling - Teledensity in India - Mobile Subscriber Status - Mobile Call Tariffs - India-Connectivity by Technology (GSM, CDMA, Broadband, Fixed) - Wireless Teledensity in four metros (GSM) - Wireless Teledensity in four metros (CDMA) - Wireless Teledensity in India in Four metros (GSM+CDMA) - PostPaid vs. Prepaid Chapter 3: GSM Segment - GSM Operators in India - Who Operates Where (Operator License Areas) - GSM Subscriber Growth - State wise GSM Population - Falling Tariffs and Rising Subscribers - Subscriber Growth and Falling Tariffs - GSM Subscriber number in four metropolitan cities - Foreign investors in GSM segment - M&A Activity in GSM Segment - GSM Operators-Subscriber Numbers - GSM Operators- Market Shares - Postpaid vs. Prepaid in GSM - Operator ARPU-GSM - ARPU-Postpaid vs. Prepaid - Operator Revenue Breakup - Minutes of Usage - Operator Snapshots - Bharti (Airtel) - Hutch - MTNL - Idea - BSNL - Spice - Reliance - Aircel - Number Portability Chapter 4: CDMA Operators in India - CDMA Operators - Who Operates Where – (Operator License Areas) - CDMA in India (Start, standard, service classification) - CDMA Mobile Subscribers - CDMA Operator Market Shares - CDMA vs. GSM in Four Metros - Postpaid vs. Prepaid in CDMA - Operator ARPU - Minutes of Usage - CDMA Growth Drivers - Operator Snapshots - Reliance - Tata - BSNL - MTNL - HFCL - Shyam Tele Chapter 5: Fixed Line Operators - Fixed Line Operators - Who Operates Where – (Operator License Areas) - Fixed Line Subscriber Numbers - CDMA Wireless Fixed Subscriber Numbers - Operator Market Shares - Fixed Line Segment – Challenges - Fixed Line – Survival Strategies Chapter 6: Internet & Broadband - Internet Segment Snapshot - Market Share by Access Modes - Point of Access - Subscriber Access Contexts - Broadband Networks- Home Usage - Broadband Networks-Commercial Usage - Mobile Internet - IPTV in India - Internet: Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 7: Handset Market - Handset Brands in India - Handset Market Snapshot - Handset Market by Features - Consumer Buying Behavior – Prices - What consumers look for in Handsets? - Handset Market Shares (Overall) - GSM Handset Market Shares - CDMA Handset Market Shares - Handset Users by Age Group - How Handsets are Sold in India - Blackberry in India - Handset Market Growth Drivers - Windows Mobile & Palm - Handset Manufacturing (Indian Players) - Handset Manufacturing (Global Players) - Component Sourcing & Manufacturing in India - Location Analysis for Manufacturing Operations - EMS in India - Growth Drivers for EMS in India Chapter 8: Content & Value Added Services - Indian Media Market (TV Channels) - Indian Media Market (Print Media) - Voice vs. Data Traffic - Data Traffic: Components and their Market Shares - Content-What is available in India - Content Market Players - Content Download Channels - Indian Movie and Local Content - Movie based Content Value Chain - Content Rights & Distribution - Ringtones and Music Downloads - Content Pricing Structure - Content Downloads and Handset Compatibility - MMS in India - SMS Market - SMS Short Codes - Value Added Services-What is available - VAS Awareness Among People - Content and VAS offered by Various Operators (GSM+CDMA) - Non Operator Content Portals - Billing Integration with Operators - Billing Integration Service Providers in India (Snapshots) - Company A - Company B - Company C - Company D - Company E - Billing Integration Explained - Blogs in India Chapter 9: Mobile Gaming - Mobile Gaming: Overview and Market Potential - Mobile Games Development Strategies - JAVA & BREW in India - Game Developers in India - Company A - Company B - Company C - Company D - Company E - Company F - Company G Chapter 10: Mobile Networks - Type of Wireless Networks & Standards in India - Market Snapshot - Market Potential - Network Vendors and their Key Accounts - Networks Vendors Market Shares - New Tenders in Mobile Networks (2006) - Network Rollouts – Turnkey Rollouts - Network Rollouts – Non Turnkey Rollouts - Network Rollouts – What does it mean in practice? - Network Cell Sites-Types - Cell Sites-Shelters - Cell Sites-Indoor Sites - Cell Sites-Outdoor Cabinets - Shelter Manufacturers - Outdoor Solution Providers - RF & Co-Axial Cables - Network QoS (Quality of Service) - Vendors Snapshots - Ericsson - Nokia - Lucent - Motorola - Huawei - ZTE - Nortel - Siemens - Alcatel - Network Rollout Services - Backbone Networks & Providers Chapter 11: 3G in India - 3G & Beyond in India - 3G Launch How and When - 3G in India – Feasibility Analysis - Challenges for Operators - Content and VAS in 3G Chapter 12: WiFi, WiMAX & VoIP - Wi-Fi in India - Wi-Fi Equipment Market - WiMAX in India - Why WiMAX is Good for India - WiMAX Complications - VoIP in India - Messenger Services vs. VoIP Chapter 13: Prospective Business Cases & Opportunity Mapping - New Business Case: Content Segment - New Business Case: 3G VAS and Content - New Business Case: WiFi - New Business Case: WiMAX - New Business Case: Mobile Networks - New Business Case: Mobile Gaming - Opportunity Mapping - Content Segment - WiFi - Mobile Networks End of the Report - References - Important Contacts - Operators - Authorities - Companies - Upcoming Telecom Events - Telecom Magazines Legal Information

Companies Mentioned

Companies Mentioned Include: - Ericsson - Nokia - Lucent - Motorola - Huawei - ZTE - Nortel - Siemens - Alcatel