Can it get any better (cheaper) ?

The world must be envying India for its citizens owning mobile phones are in a state of bliss. Calls as cheap as 1 paise/sec and SMS expected to follow soon is a far cry from the early years of 21st century. When once, the customer had to pay hefty price for even incoming calls, the decision to make incoming free has changed the whole scenario. While Mr Raja allegedly involved in spectrum allocation scam may not be feeling 'princely', the mobile users surely would be.

There are some reasons why this tariff war is believed to last a little longer :-
  • The new license-holders who have already launched or are going to launch their telecom operations are giving the existing players stiff competition.
  • The proposed number portability system when launched would allow easy migration of customers from one operator to another
  • The Government's decision to reduce termination charges from 20 paise/min, which is the charge one operator has to necessarily pay to other for a call emanating from former to latter.
  • 3G, Broadband, Wi-Fi are in their motivating customers to demand seamless connectivity at affordable prices
  • The Government's decision to cut the annual license fee contributing to lower operating costs fro telecom operators.
These factors are expected to work in favour of Indian customers for a couple of years till consolidation and stabilisation happens in the sector. Till then, aam aadmi will enjoy shahi thaat-baat.

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