The document summarizes Uganda Communications Commission's review of short codes provision in the Uganda National Numbering Plan. It discusses issues with the current plan, including limited access to 3-digit codes for application providers and lack of service categorization. It seeks input on proposed changes to address these issues, such as increasing application provider access to 3-digit codes and categorizing services to better protect consumers. Any changes would require migrating existing services to new codes.
The document provides an overview of the telecommunications industry in India, including its history and key developments. It discusses landline and mobile phone networks, internet infrastructure and major players. India has seen rapid growth in telecoms, with over 787 million subscribers as of 2010 and projected growth to 1 billion by 2012. Major players include state-owned BSNL and private companies like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio and Tata.
Centralization of decision making at the top levels of the Department of Telecommunications negatively impacted BSNL. Key decisions around technology upgrades and vendor selection for BSNL were repeatedly cancelled or delayed due to interference from politicians for their own benefit, causing BSNL to lose market share to private competitors who were free to innovate and expand. This included the cancellation of 13 tenders between 2007-2010 related to BSNL's rollout of 3G and WiMAX services. As a result, BSNL's revenues and profits declined sharply as it fell behind competitors technologically and lost customers.
The document discusses issues around spectrum allocation in the Indian telecommunication industry. It provides background on the growth of telecom in India and key issues facing the sector currently, including spectrum allocation and pricing. The objectives are to identify problems in Indian telecom related to spectrum and analyze the performance of the industry. Key findings are that spectrum is a scarce resource and efficient allocation and pricing methods are needed to support continued growth of wireless services in India.
The document provides an overview of the telecommunications industry and market in India, including key statistics on growth drivers and the major players. It also profiles state-owned telecom company BSNL, outlining their services, market share, competitors, and SWOT analysis. BSNL is the largest provider of fixed telephony in India and fourth largest in mobile, competing with major private operators.
This document provides an overview of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the largest telecommunications company in India. It discusses BSNL's industry and company profiles, key facts, business description, history, vision, major products and services, SWOT analysis, top competitors, locations, and future growth prospects. BSNL operates fixed line and mobile networks across India and aims to become the largest telecom service provider in Asia through expanding its infrastructure and service offerings.
Growth of the Indian Telecommincation sectorsTushar Advilkar
This document provides an overview of the telecommunications sector in India. It discusses that India has the second largest telecommunications market in the world, with over 846 million mobile subscribers as of 2016. The key telecommunications sectors in India are mobile telephony, internet, radio, and television broadcasting. The mobile and internet sectors have experienced tremendous growth in recent years. For example, mobile subscribers grew from 5 million in 2001 to over 929 million in 2012. The document also notes that the telecommunications sector is expected to continue growing significantly and generate millions of new jobs in the coming years, highlighting its importance to India's economy.
This document is a project report submitted by Syed Arafat Ahmad, a student at Amity University, on their summer internship at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) exploring the broadband technologies used by BSNL. It includes an acknowledgements section thanking BSNL employees for their guidance. The report also contains sections on BSNL services, broadband technologies like DSL and fiber optics, networking concepts, and advantages and disadvantages of broadband.
Operation management Telecom Sector in India Saurabh Tiwari
The document discusses the liberalization and growth of India's telecom sector over the past few decades. It outlines key policies and initiatives that opened the sector to private participation, including the National Telecom Policy of 1994 and 1999. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India was established in 1997 to regulate tariffs and promote fair competition. National long distance and international long distance services were opened to private operators in 2000 and 2002, respectively, accelerating expansion of telecom infrastructure across India.
The document provides an overview of the telecommunications industry in India, including its history and key developments. It discusses landline and mobile phone networks, internet infrastructure and major players. India has seen rapid growth in telecoms, with over 787 million subscribers as of 2010 and projected growth to 1 billion by 2012. Major players include state-owned BSNL and private companies like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio and Tata.
Centralization of decision making at the top levels of the Department of Telecommunications negatively impacted BSNL. Key decisions around technology upgrades and vendor selection for BSNL were repeatedly cancelled or delayed due to interference from politicians for their own benefit, causing BSNL to lose market share to private competitors who were free to innovate and expand. This included the cancellation of 13 tenders between 2007-2010 related to BSNL's rollout of 3G and WiMAX services. As a result, BSNL's revenues and profits declined sharply as it fell behind competitors technologically and lost customers.
The document discusses issues around spectrum allocation in the Indian telecommunication industry. It provides background on the growth of telecom in India and key issues facing the sector currently, including spectrum allocation and pricing. The objectives are to identify problems in Indian telecom related to spectrum and analyze the performance of the industry. Key findings are that spectrum is a scarce resource and efficient allocation and pricing methods are needed to support continued growth of wireless services in India.
The document provides an overview of the telecommunications industry and market in India, including key statistics on growth drivers and the major players. It also profiles state-owned telecom company BSNL, outlining their services, market share, competitors, and SWOT analysis. BSNL is the largest provider of fixed telephony in India and fourth largest in mobile, competing with major private operators.
This document provides an overview of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the largest telecommunications company in India. It discusses BSNL's industry and company profiles, key facts, business description, history, vision, major products and services, SWOT analysis, top competitors, locations, and future growth prospects. BSNL operates fixed line and mobile networks across India and aims to become the largest telecom service provider in Asia through expanding its infrastructure and service offerings.
Growth of the Indian Telecommincation sectorsTushar Advilkar
This document provides an overview of the telecommunications sector in India. It discusses that India has the second largest telecommunications market in the world, with over 846 million mobile subscribers as of 2016. The key telecommunications sectors in India are mobile telephony, internet, radio, and television broadcasting. The mobile and internet sectors have experienced tremendous growth in recent years. For example, mobile subscribers grew from 5 million in 2001 to over 929 million in 2012. The document also notes that the telecommunications sector is expected to continue growing significantly and generate millions of new jobs in the coming years, highlighting its importance to India's economy.
This document is a project report submitted by Syed Arafat Ahmad, a student at Amity University, on their summer internship at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) exploring the broadband technologies used by BSNL. It includes an acknowledgements section thanking BSNL employees for their guidance. The report also contains sections on BSNL services, broadband technologies like DSL and fiber optics, networking concepts, and advantages and disadvantages of broadband.
Operation management Telecom Sector in India Saurabh Tiwari
The document discusses the liberalization and growth of India's telecom sector over the past few decades. It outlines key policies and initiatives that opened the sector to private participation, including the National Telecom Policy of 1994 and 1999. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India was established in 1997 to regulate tariffs and promote fair competition. National long distance and international long distance services were opened to private operators in 2000 and 2002, respectively, accelerating expansion of telecom infrastructure across India.
This record gives full information of different communication technologies those are being used in BSNL Telephone Exchange Kodad, Nalgonda SSA and also gives a lot of practical oriented knowledge in Communication Industry.
BSNL is India's state-owned telecommunications company that operates all over India except Delhi and Mumbai. It aims to provide world-class telecom services at affordable prices. BSNL has over 55 million total telephone connections as of December 2006. It offers a wide range of services including basic telephone, internet, leased circuits, wireless services, and rural telecom services. BSNL executives work across India to develop, install, operate and maintain the entire telecom network.
The telecom industry in India is growing rapidly and is expected to triple in size by 2012, driven by rising demand. The government has actively supported the industry's growth through liberal policies beginning in 1994, opening the sector to private investment. This has provided significant opportunities for both domestic and foreign investors in manufacturing and infrastructure. Continued focus on expanding rural connectivity also presents substantial opportunities for further growth in the Indian telecom market.
This document discusses the history and development of the telecom industry in India from 1881 to 2012. It covers the key milestones like the establishment of the first telephone service in 1882, the opening up of the sector to private investment in 1990s, and the rapid growth in subscribers from 28.53 million in 2000 to over 943 million in 2012. The regulatory reforms from 2000-2011 are also summarized into three phases that encouraged competition and brought more choices for consumers.
This document provides a summary of the history and development of the Indian telecom sector from 1851 to 2012. It covers the establishment of the telegraph department in 1851, the creation of separate postal and telecom departments in 1985, the introduction of private operators after reforms in 1999, and growth of the sector to over 950 million subscribers by 2012. Key milestones and policies like the New Telecom Policy of 1999 and establishment of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India in 1997 are also summarized.
BSNL is a state-owned telecommunications company that was incorporated in 2000. It has extensive telecom infrastructure across India, including basic telephone lines, wireless networks, broadband, and fiber optic cables. However, it faces challenges like competition from private operators, outdated technology and work practices, unprofitable rural assets, and lack of focus on customer service. BSNL aims to improve efficiency, launch 4G networks, partner with other companies, and leverage its pan-India network to become a leader in the Indian telecom market again.
This document provides a summary of the history and development of the Indian telecom sector from 1851 to 2012. It covers the establishment of the telegraph department in 1851, the creation of separate postal and telecom departments in 1985, the introduction of private operators after reforms in 1999, and growth of the sector to over 950 million subscribers by 2012. Key milestones and policies that enabled growth, such as the New Telecom Policy of 1999, establishment of regulatory authorities TRAI and TDSAT, are also summarized.
The document summarizes the history and development of the telecom industry in India from 1851 to present day. It traces the key events from the first landlines in Calcutta in 1851 to nationalization after independence in 1947 to market liberalization in the 1990s. It discusses the rapid growth of the industry since 1995 driven by private sector entry and increasing penetration of mobile phones. The document also provides statistics on top global mobile operators and the Indian market landscape. It analyzes trends like rising 3G adoption, slower growth in developed markets, and increasing internet usage. Finally, it outlines challenges for India's telecom industry and a way forward to becoming more globally competitive.
It strategic planning project work it strategy for bsnl Alyosha Agrawala
This document provides an overview of the telecommunication industry in India, with a focus on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). It discusses the importance of the telecom sector, the evolution and current landscape of the Indian telecom market. It also outlines key growth drivers, risks, performance indicators and major players in the Indian and global telecom industry. Major trends in the global telecom market include convergence, shift to new technologies, focus on content, expansion into emerging markets, and entry of online players.
The document provides a training report on estimating competitive prices for BSNL services. It includes an introduction, preface, certificate of completion, acknowledgements and synopsis. The report details BSNL's history, products, achievements and research methodology. It outlines the objectives of analyzing ways to increase sales, apply customer relationship management, meet demand and supply, and motivate cross-cultural strategies. A SWOT analysis and recommendations for customer orientation and services are also provided.
This document provides a summary of the key points from the Consumers' Handbook on Telecommunications published by TRAI:
- It outlines the process for enrolling as a telecom consumer and obtaining a mobile connection, including the required documents, start-up kit contents, and types of vouchers.
- It describes the complaint redressal process, including establishing a complaint center with toll-free numbers, registering complaints and providing a unique docket number, timelines for resolution, and the option to appeal unresolved complaints.
- It covers other important consumer topics like quality of service and billing accuracy requirements, mobile number portability, curbing unwanted commercial communications, telecom tariffs and protections for
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is a state-owned telecommunications company in India. It provides telecom services including landline, broadband, cellular and enterprise services. BSNL aims to become the largest telecom service provider in Asia through providing world-class services at competitive prices. It has over 119 million customers and a workforce of 2.84 lakh employees. BSNL is divided into various circles and units across India to efficiently deliver telecom infrastructure and services.
BSNL ppt by Hritika Raj (Shivalik College of Engg.)Hritika Raj
Hritika Raj presents on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's largest public sector telecommunication company. BSNL has a large customer base of over 119 million telephone connections and a workforce of 2.84 lakh employees. It provides various telecom services including landline, mobile, internet, broadband, and IPTV across India with a focus on rural connectivity. While BSNL has strengths like its resources and customer base, it faces challenges from private competitors and needs to improve its marketing strategies to maintain growth.
Industrial training report on GSM Techology at BSNLAnshul Joshi
This document is an industrial report submitted by Anshul Joshi towards the partial fulfillment of requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. It provides an acknowledgment, declaration, table of contents, and begins discussing the introduction and basic concepts of GSM technology, including definitions, the evolution of mobile telephone systems, and specifications of GSM. It also provides figures and discusses growth in cellular subscribers worldwide.
Management Information Systems: Telecom IndustryKashif Choudhury
Part 1 summarizes the major mobile operators in Bangladesh and their subscriber numbers, as well as the growth of internet usage via mobile phones. It also describes the technology used by Qubee, the first WIMAX operator in Bangladesh, to provide internet services across its coverage areas.
Part 2 discusses the Bangladeshi government's initiatives to expand internet access to rural areas, such as connecting unions and converting post offices into e-centers. It also outlines priorities for developing e-governance services.
Part 3 proposes a business plan for a new WIMAX operator that would provide voice calls and unlimited data plans using a WIMAX-enabled mobile phone.
BSNL is India's largest telecommunications provider but has faced significant challenges in recent years due to increased competition. It has lost market share and seen revenue decline. To address this, BSNL plans to expand its broadband and 3G services to more cities, upgrade its infrastructure, and improve customer service, though it still faces union influence and management challenges. A new AI assistant being developed may help improve operations and better compete against private telecom companies.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is India's largest public sector telecom company. It provides various telecom services including landline, broadband, mobile, and enterprise services. BSNL has extensive telecom infrastructure across India with millions of landlines and mobile connections. Its vision is to be a leading global telecom provider with a focus on customer service excellence and leveraging technology. The document provides details on BSNL's services, networks, and technologies like broadband and DSL that help deliver these services to customers.
BSNL is India's largest public sector telecommunications company. It has over 119 million telephone connections, making it the 5th largest operator in India with a 13.28% market share. BSNL provides both fixed line and mobile services across India using technologies like GSM, CDMA, broadband, and fiber. While it has a large customer base and resources, BSNL also faces weaknesses like poor marketing and network optimization. It aims to leverage its brand while expanding services in growing areas like broadband and untapped international markets.
The document provides an overview of Malaysia's regulatory framework for 3G mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). It defines an MVNO and outlines proposals from Telekom Malaysia and UMTS to provide 3G airtime capacity to MVNOs through various partnership models. Telekom Malaysia proposed four MVNO models with different levels of control over branding, billing and services. UMTS committed to sharing wholesale capacity with innovative MVNOs and outlined principles for assessing potential partners. The framework aims to lower barriers to entry and increase competition through service-based operators.
This document provides a regulatory framework for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in Malaysia. It defines MVNOs and outlines four business models for MVNOs - full MVNO, enhanced service provider, enhanced reseller, and reseller. It discusses proposals from Telekom Malaysia and UMTS to provide airtime capacity to MVNOs. The document also covers licensing requirements, numbering allocation, and the MCMC's limited regulatory intervention approach to ensure MVNO sustainability and competitiveness.
This record gives full information of different communication technologies those are being used in BSNL Telephone Exchange Kodad, Nalgonda SSA and also gives a lot of practical oriented knowledge in Communication Industry.
BSNL is India's state-owned telecommunications company that operates all over India except Delhi and Mumbai. It aims to provide world-class telecom services at affordable prices. BSNL has over 55 million total telephone connections as of December 2006. It offers a wide range of services including basic telephone, internet, leased circuits, wireless services, and rural telecom services. BSNL executives work across India to develop, install, operate and maintain the entire telecom network.
The telecom industry in India is growing rapidly and is expected to triple in size by 2012, driven by rising demand. The government has actively supported the industry's growth through liberal policies beginning in 1994, opening the sector to private investment. This has provided significant opportunities for both domestic and foreign investors in manufacturing and infrastructure. Continued focus on expanding rural connectivity also presents substantial opportunities for further growth in the Indian telecom market.
This document discusses the history and development of the telecom industry in India from 1881 to 2012. It covers the key milestones like the establishment of the first telephone service in 1882, the opening up of the sector to private investment in 1990s, and the rapid growth in subscribers from 28.53 million in 2000 to over 943 million in 2012. The regulatory reforms from 2000-2011 are also summarized into three phases that encouraged competition and brought more choices for consumers.
This document provides a summary of the history and development of the Indian telecom sector from 1851 to 2012. It covers the establishment of the telegraph department in 1851, the creation of separate postal and telecom departments in 1985, the introduction of private operators after reforms in 1999, and growth of the sector to over 950 million subscribers by 2012. Key milestones and policies like the New Telecom Policy of 1999 and establishment of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India in 1997 are also summarized.
BSNL is a state-owned telecommunications company that was incorporated in 2000. It has extensive telecom infrastructure across India, including basic telephone lines, wireless networks, broadband, and fiber optic cables. However, it faces challenges like competition from private operators, outdated technology and work practices, unprofitable rural assets, and lack of focus on customer service. BSNL aims to improve efficiency, launch 4G networks, partner with other companies, and leverage its pan-India network to become a leader in the Indian telecom market again.
This document provides a summary of the history and development of the Indian telecom sector from 1851 to 2012. It covers the establishment of the telegraph department in 1851, the creation of separate postal and telecom departments in 1985, the introduction of private operators after reforms in 1999, and growth of the sector to over 950 million subscribers by 2012. Key milestones and policies that enabled growth, such as the New Telecom Policy of 1999, establishment of regulatory authorities TRAI and TDSAT, are also summarized.
The document summarizes the history and development of the telecom industry in India from 1851 to present day. It traces the key events from the first landlines in Calcutta in 1851 to nationalization after independence in 1947 to market liberalization in the 1990s. It discusses the rapid growth of the industry since 1995 driven by private sector entry and increasing penetration of mobile phones. The document also provides statistics on top global mobile operators and the Indian market landscape. It analyzes trends like rising 3G adoption, slower growth in developed markets, and increasing internet usage. Finally, it outlines challenges for India's telecom industry and a way forward to becoming more globally competitive.
It strategic planning project work it strategy for bsnl Alyosha Agrawala
This document provides an overview of the telecommunication industry in India, with a focus on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). It discusses the importance of the telecom sector, the evolution and current landscape of the Indian telecom market. It also outlines key growth drivers, risks, performance indicators and major players in the Indian and global telecom industry. Major trends in the global telecom market include convergence, shift to new technologies, focus on content, expansion into emerging markets, and entry of online players.
The document provides a training report on estimating competitive prices for BSNL services. It includes an introduction, preface, certificate of completion, acknowledgements and synopsis. The report details BSNL's history, products, achievements and research methodology. It outlines the objectives of analyzing ways to increase sales, apply customer relationship management, meet demand and supply, and motivate cross-cultural strategies. A SWOT analysis and recommendations for customer orientation and services are also provided.
This document provides a summary of the key points from the Consumers' Handbook on Telecommunications published by TRAI:
- It outlines the process for enrolling as a telecom consumer and obtaining a mobile connection, including the required documents, start-up kit contents, and types of vouchers.
- It describes the complaint redressal process, including establishing a complaint center with toll-free numbers, registering complaints and providing a unique docket number, timelines for resolution, and the option to appeal unresolved complaints.
- It covers other important consumer topics like quality of service and billing accuracy requirements, mobile number portability, curbing unwanted commercial communications, telecom tariffs and protections for
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is a state-owned telecommunications company in India. It provides telecom services including landline, broadband, cellular and enterprise services. BSNL aims to become the largest telecom service provider in Asia through providing world-class services at competitive prices. It has over 119 million customers and a workforce of 2.84 lakh employees. BSNL is divided into various circles and units across India to efficiently deliver telecom infrastructure and services.
BSNL ppt by Hritika Raj (Shivalik College of Engg.)Hritika Raj
Hritika Raj presents on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's largest public sector telecommunication company. BSNL has a large customer base of over 119 million telephone connections and a workforce of 2.84 lakh employees. It provides various telecom services including landline, mobile, internet, broadband, and IPTV across India with a focus on rural connectivity. While BSNL has strengths like its resources and customer base, it faces challenges from private competitors and needs to improve its marketing strategies to maintain growth.
Industrial training report on GSM Techology at BSNLAnshul Joshi
This document is an industrial report submitted by Anshul Joshi towards the partial fulfillment of requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. It provides an acknowledgment, declaration, table of contents, and begins discussing the introduction and basic concepts of GSM technology, including definitions, the evolution of mobile telephone systems, and specifications of GSM. It also provides figures and discusses growth in cellular subscribers worldwide.
Management Information Systems: Telecom IndustryKashif Choudhury
Part 1 summarizes the major mobile operators in Bangladesh and their subscriber numbers, as well as the growth of internet usage via mobile phones. It also describes the technology used by Qubee, the first WIMAX operator in Bangladesh, to provide internet services across its coverage areas.
Part 2 discusses the Bangladeshi government's initiatives to expand internet access to rural areas, such as connecting unions and converting post offices into e-centers. It also outlines priorities for developing e-governance services.
Part 3 proposes a business plan for a new WIMAX operator that would provide voice calls and unlimited data plans using a WIMAX-enabled mobile phone.
BSNL is India's largest telecommunications provider but has faced significant challenges in recent years due to increased competition. It has lost market share and seen revenue decline. To address this, BSNL plans to expand its broadband and 3G services to more cities, upgrade its infrastructure, and improve customer service, though it still faces union influence and management challenges. A new AI assistant being developed may help improve operations and better compete against private telecom companies.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is India's largest public sector telecom company. It provides various telecom services including landline, broadband, mobile, and enterprise services. BSNL has extensive telecom infrastructure across India with millions of landlines and mobile connections. Its vision is to be a leading global telecom provider with a focus on customer service excellence and leveraging technology. The document provides details on BSNL's services, networks, and technologies like broadband and DSL that help deliver these services to customers.
BSNL is India's largest public sector telecommunications company. It has over 119 million telephone connections, making it the 5th largest operator in India with a 13.28% market share. BSNL provides both fixed line and mobile services across India using technologies like GSM, CDMA, broadband, and fiber. While it has a large customer base and resources, BSNL also faces weaknesses like poor marketing and network optimization. It aims to leverage its brand while expanding services in growing areas like broadband and untapped international markets.
The document provides an overview of Malaysia's regulatory framework for 3G mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). It defines an MVNO and outlines proposals from Telekom Malaysia and UMTS to provide 3G airtime capacity to MVNOs through various partnership models. Telekom Malaysia proposed four MVNO models with different levels of control over branding, billing and services. UMTS committed to sharing wholesale capacity with innovative MVNOs and outlined principles for assessing potential partners. The framework aims to lower barriers to entry and increase competition through service-based operators.
This document provides a regulatory framework for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in Malaysia. It defines MVNOs and outlines four business models for MVNOs - full MVNO, enhanced service provider, enhanced reseller, and reseller. It discusses proposals from Telekom Malaysia and UMTS to provide airtime capacity to MVNOs. The document also covers licensing requirements, numbering allocation, and the MCMC's limited regulatory intervention approach to ensure MVNO sustainability and competitiveness.
This document provides an overview of the telecom industry in India. It discusses the history of reforms starting in the 1980s through phases in the 1990s and 2000s. Key policies like NTP 1994 and NTP 1999 opened the industry to private competition and investment. Subscriber growth, average revenue, market shares, and service trends are analyzed. The document also covers topics like FDI, mergers and acquisitions, spectrum issues, and recommendations to improve customer service.
The new telecom policy unveiled in India aims to revolutionize the telecom sector through a unified licensing regime, technology neutral licenses, and increased rural connectivity. The draft policy focuses on deregulating the sector, increasing broadband proliferation, and making India a global telecom manufacturing hub. It also aims to strengthen consumer protections, increase spectrum availability, and promote an environment supportive of telecom infrastructure and innovation.
The document discusses Malaysia's experience with universal service provision (USP) in communications. It provides an overview of Malaysia's transition to a converged regulatory framework under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. This included replacing sector-specific regulators and laws with a single convergence regulator and law. The framework aims to promote universal access through a USP Fund financed by licensee contributions and used to compensate providers for net USP costs. Licensed facilities, network, applications and content providers operate under a service-neutral licensing system promoting infrastructure sharing.
The telecommunication numbering system in Indonesia currently complies to the International TelecommunicationUnion (ITU) standard, that is ITU-T E.164. In accordance to both technology development and the growing of network users, ITU has also been designing future infrastructure network concept, namely Next Generation Network Infrastructure (NGNI). In its technical paper, ITU discusses future generation’s specification as well as current network migration scenarios towards NGN in developing countries and its impact on regulations, business processes, and the numbering system. The scenario described in the concept is yet universal and the implementation would be highly depending on the conditions of ones country. This paper proposes the roadmap of numbering system from the current state into NGN numbering for the case of Indonesia. It is important since Indonesia has unique circumstances compared to other developing countries. It needed a roadmap that is relevant with its numbering system transformation condition towards NGN numbering. The method used in this paper are benchmarking with several countries that have started with the transformation process, forecasting with regression method based on the existing trends and descriptive analysis. This paper has proposed the stages of numbering roadmap towards NGN numbering system, the achievement parameters, and the indicators that are suitable for Indonesia.
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The document provides an overview of the Indian telecom sector and the role of telecom service providers (CMAs). It discusses the evolution of telecom policy and licensing in India from 1994 to present. Key points include the introduction of private operators, transition to unified licensing, spectrum auctions, and the objectives of the National Digital Communications Policy 2018 to expand broadband access nationwide and enable new technologies. The role of the telecom regulator TRAI is also summarized, including its functions in recommending policies, regulating tariffs and service quality, and ensuring compliance.
The TRA annual report for 2012 provides an overview of the telecommunications sector in Oman and the TRA's activities that year. Some key initiatives included extending mobile coverage to 250 unserved villages, migrating non-commercial spectrum use to free up bands for commercial services, and benchmarking telecom prices. The TRA also worked to improve quality of service, strengthen competition regulations, and review the licensing framework to promote further investment and competition. Overall, the telecom sector in Oman saw continued growth and progress in 2012 towards the national goal of developing a knowledge-based economy and society.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established in 1997 to regulate the telecommunications sector in an independent manner. TRAI aims to enable quick growth of telecom in India through a transparent regulatory environment. Key functions of TRAI include regulating tariffs, interconnection issues, and protecting consumer interests. Some services regulated by TRAI include National Do Not Call registry to limit telemarketing calls, mobile number portability to allow retaining numbers when changing providers, and consumer protection regulations regarding mobile connections and complaint redressal. Statistical data presented shows declining telecom subscribers and tele-density in India over time. New services being introduced include 4G technology and mobile television.
Analysis Of Operator XL Axiata S Readiness On IP Based Voice Interconnection ...Heather Strinden
The document analyzes the readiness of Indonesian mobile operator XL Axiata to transition from TDM-based voice interconnection to IP-based interconnection to support Voice over LTE (VoLTE) implementation. It finds that while XL Axiata currently uses TDM interconnects, it has deployed the necessary IP infrastructure including an IMS platform, LTE network, and IP transmission to support VoLTE and IP interconnects. The document calculates that IP interconnection would reduce bandwidth requirements for XL Axiata compared to TDM, with the reduction influenced by the codec used.
The telecommunications market in Oman saw significant growth in 2009. Mobile phone subscribers increased by 23% compared to 2008, with a penetration rate of 138%. Pre-paid subscribers make up 91% of the mobile segment. While Omantel and Nawras remain the dominant providers, mobile resellers captured 6.5% of the market within six months of launching services. The total number of mobile subscribers grew almost 197% over the past five years. Mobile ARPUs declined by around 15% in 2009 compared to 2007. Nawras' market share relative to Omantel is decreasing as Nawras' pre-paid subscriber base grows rapidly.
Fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) allows users to seamlessly connect mobile phones to fixed line networks to provide consistent communication experiences regardless of location. Key enabling technologies include SIP, IMS, and UMA. FMC provides benefits like dual-mode handsets, seamless roaming between networks, and reduced costs. Regulatory issues include licensing fixed and mobile services separately. British Telecom launched the first FMC service called "Fusion" in 2005, allowing mobile-like service over broadband at home with fixed line pricing. FMC is expected to continue evolving to better meet changing consumer needs.
This document discusses the rise of fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) in Europe and its implications. It provides:
1) An overview of FMC offerings across different European countries, including integrated operators and those offering FMC through partnerships.
2) An analysis of the impact of FMC on different types of operators, including both benefits like churn reduction and costs like increased marketing expenses.
3) A discussion of technological advancements driving further FMC integration, such as WiFi solutions, femtocells, and standardization efforts.
4) An examination of regulatory challenges posed by FMC, such as market definition and how to regulate converged offerings between fixed and mobile services.
Today’s mobile market is growing quickly, and the growth is not slowing down anytime soon. According to the Cisco® Visual Networking Index (VNI) Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast, 2013-2018, both the number of mobile subscribers and the volume of traffic are expected to grow dramatically. By 2018, there will be more than 10 billion mobile-ready devices and connections, about 3 billion more than in 2013. At the same time, the report indicates that in the same timeframe, global mobile IP traffic will reach an annual run rate of 190 exabytes, up from less than 18 exabytes in 2013.
Mobile operators, enterprises, and over-the-top (OTT) players alike are looking at new ways to take advantage of the growth. New mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are appearing, and they can use the network and assets of mobile virtual network enablers (MVNEs) to set up their network and create new business models and enter different markets.
In order to bring long-term business success in the MVNO and MVNE business, MVNOs and MVNEs need to use their current capabilities to their best advantage and create new and differentiated services that are hard for their competitors to replicate. With the Cisco MVNO and MVNE solution, consisting of the Cisco Policy Suite (PS) of software solutions, the Cisco Virtualized Packet Core (vPC), and the Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregation Services Router Packet Gateway, MVNOs and MVNEs can achieve the business outcomes in providing services that are segmented, targeted, and quick to roll out. This Cisco solution enables you to:
● Increase service value with innovative services to end users
● Generate higher perceived value in your services
● Differentiate yourself and effectively identify and gain market
● Develop an extensible platform that allows you to easily introduce new technologies such as access control
● Increase your average revenue per user (ARPU) as your business grows or increase the ARPU of your current base
This white paper outlines typical use cases of MVNOs and MVNEs and the Cisco solution to address them.
1) The document discusses the importance of infrastructure sharing among mobile network operators in Nigeria to reduce costs and optimize networks. It highlights challenges like high site rental costs, power issues, and security threats that increase operators' expenses.
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1. Review of the short codes provision of the Uganda National
numbering plan
Consultation Document
2. CONSULTATION PROCESS
Background
During the 2003 review of the Uganda National Numbering Plan, it was decided that
operators independently identify and administer their own short codes for provision of
customer and value added services (VAS) on their networks.
However, in the first quarter of 2005, it was observed that the operators had started to
issue the shortened numbers to third parties in place of subscriber numbers in a
manner of great concern to Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
Subsequently, in July 2006, after consultation with stakeholders and taking into account
experiences elsewhere, UCC took back the administration of the short code numbering
resource to realize the following objectives:
To promote growth and development of the communications sector in Uganda
To promote efficient utilization of the number resource in Uganda
To promote fair competition in the sector
To improve existing framework for the administration of the numbering
resource to ensure transparency and efficient management
To ensure that future developments are provided for through reservation of
numbers
The provision was further clarified in 2007 to facilitate implementation of the same.
However, developments since then have resulted in a need to review the Provision to
enable the realization of the above stated objectives.
UCC under this consultation document invites comments and proposals on various
issues currently pertaining to the allocation and usage of short codes under the Uganda
National Numbering Plan.
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 2
3. Making a submission
Only written submissions (Electronic/hard copy) will be considered.
The close of submissions to this paper is 5.00 pm on Friday 10th February 2012.
Submissions received after the above indicated date may not be considered in making
the amendment to the short code provision of the Uganda National Numbering Plan.
Submissions may be sent to:
The Executive Director
Uganda Communications Commission,
UCC House
Plot 42-44 Spring Road,
Bugolobi - Kampala
Or by email to:
research@ucc.co.ug
ucc@ucc.co.ug
Confidentiality: UCC prefers to receive submissions which are not claimed to be
confidential. However, the Commission will accept that a contributor may sometimes
wish to provide information in confidence.
In these circumstances, contributors are asked to identify the material over which
confidentiality is claimed and provide a written explanation for confidentiality claims.
Automatically generated confidentiality statements in emails DO NOT suffice for this purpose.
UCC will consider each claim for confidentiality on a case by case basis. If the UCC
accepts a confidentiality claim, it will not publish the confidential information unless
required to do so by law.
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 3
4. Definitions
Allocation – Permitting the use of the respective code(s)
Application Provider – Creates and manages information and products to the
consumers through computer based or electronic services over service networks of
Public service providers.
Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) – This is the most widely used
mobile communication telephony technology in the world.
Network Operator – A Public Service provider who provides mobile telephony services
to consumers
Short Message Service (SMS) – This is a messaging functionality that enables exchange
of text messages between mobile phones through a store and forward mechanism on a
mobile telephony network.
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) – This is a connection oriented
service that enables real time messaging between the mobile phone and application
programs on a mobile network.
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 4
5. ACRONYMNS
GSM Global System for Mobile Communication
USSD Unstructured Supplementary Services Data
VAS Value Added Services
SMS Short Message Service
MMS Multimedia Message Service
MTN Mobile Telecommunications Network
UCC Uganda Communications Commission
UTL Uganda Telecom Limited
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 5
6. 1 INTRODUCTION
The Uganda Communications Commission is mandated under section 4(g) of the
Uganda Communications Act, Cap 106 Laws of Uganda “to establish, amend and
enforce a national numbering plan and to perform block number allocations”.
In 2007, after consultations with the existing telephony operators, Uganda
Communications Commission (UCC) reviewed the structure of short codes in
Uganda, their use as well as their allocation. Accordingly, the current short code
provision was set up as fully defined in the current UCC Numbering plan Guidelines.
Major changes made to the provision were as follows:
(i) There shall be 3 digit codes of the form 1XX and 4 digit short codes in the
range 6XXX – 8XXX for X=0-9.
(ii) The 3-digit shortened numbers should be reserved for defined intra-network
services and all emergency services.
(iii) Codes in the range 100 – 139 shall be reserved or used for harmonised
services or application common to the various networks while 140-189 shall
be used by operators for innovations
(iv) Codes in the range 190 - 198 were reserved for special services as
designated by UCC.
(v) The 4-digit shortened numbers were reserved for application or information
providers of value-added services based on SMS and MMS for now, and other
services that may later be defined by UCC.
(vi) That the administration of the shortened numbers/short codes provision
shall be done exclusively by UCC.
(vii) Operators shall be charged fees against any short code used to provide or
access paid for services. Any service that is provided using the code “Exempt
from Authorisation fees”, should be delivered free of charge to the end user.
(viii) The 5-digit shortened numbers should be reserved for adoption at a later
date.
(ix) The numbers already defined by the operators for intra-network
services are ‘frozen’ as they are for a maximum period of three years from
the date of pronouncement (2007)of this provision by the Commission, but
all future assignments should be done according to the defined shortened
number provision. These numbers, for example, then included 1100 for
Celtel, 123 for MTN, and 222 for UTL.
Following the introduction of the 4–digit shortened numbers that application
providers could directly access, a corresponding growth in services provided using
shortened numbers was realised.
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 6
7. Presented below is a graph showing the trend of assignments made for the 4 –digit
and 3 digit shortened numbers in the innovation space (140-189) over the period
2007 – 20101.
Over the period, as shown in the graph, there has been rapid introduction of new
Value added services (VAS) provided by a multitude of application providers using
the various telecom networks available. Network operators on the other hand had a
peak growth in 2007, after which slow growth is observed in the number of
assignments made to network operators in the innovation space. This trend
however may be attributed to re- use of codes for promotional purposes, non
compliance by operators to the revised Short code provision as well as the
perception that USSD codes were not covered by the provision.
An analysis of the existing services provided over various networks shows that there
is a growing range of services and applications with limited systematic organisation
of these services within the ranges / codes over which they are provided.
The area of Value added services continues to be a high potential avenue for
innovation and growth within the telecom sector for both application providers and
network operators due to the growing versatility of services that can be availed to
meet ever growing needs of mobile customers.
Cognisant of this fact, requests made by industry stakeholders as well as other
technological developments, the Commission in a bid to enable growth and
harmonisation, enhance compliance and promote delivery of innovative services,
would like to review the existing short code provision.
1
Data extracted from UCC short code assignment database
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 7
8. 2 The Existing short code provision
The Uganda National Numbering Plan guidelines provide for the use of short codes
as follows:
The codes are categorised as follows:
(i) Emergency Service Codes (110-119,900-999)
(ii) Common Network Codes (120-139) with further specific allocations in
consideration of harmonisation across all networks as shown in the table
below:
(iii) Independent Network Codes (140 -189) for operator innovations
(iv) Special Services Codes (190-198) for UCC assigned special services
(v) Content Codes (6000-8999) for application providers
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 8
9. 3 ISSUES UNDER CONSULTATION
3.1 Access to codes
The existing provision provides access to three digit codes for only network
operators in the Independent Network codes range for provision of innovative
services. Application providers have access to four digit codes in the Content Codes
range and in cases where they require a three digit code for provision of services;
they have to acquire this code through the respective network operator.
Information from industry players indicates a large demand for the three digit codes
arising mainly from the need to deploy Unstructured Supplementary Services Data
(USSD) applications to provide interactive services.
The market is currently moving towards more interactive, real time services, which
can best be offered over USSD.
The challenges that have been raised related to access to three digit codes by
application providers include;
Acquisition of a uniform code across networks: In most cases, it is actually
impossible to acquire a uniform code across networks, as the codes have
often been otherwise utilised by the operators.
The cost implication of acquiring a code across all networks: Due to the fact
that they must approach and acquire the code independently from each
operator, the cost of deploying a single service on multiple networks is
multiplied by the number of networks compared to when a 4 digit code is
used.
These issues as such form a barrier to service provision on the side of application
providers.
On the other hand, network operators are reluctant to deal with multiple requests
and subsequent network connections from application providers due to various
reasons e.g. network security may be compromised.
As such, most of them have developed models whereby all application providers
intending to provide services over their network have their content aggregated by a
recommended provider who then provides the connection to the network operator’s
infrastructure.
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 9
10. 3.2 Categorisation of services offered and Consumer Protection
There is currently a vast range of services offered over telecom networks.
Consumers face difficulty in recalling and using the multiplicity of codes used to
offer the various services as any service may be offered on any code within the
applicable range.
This random usage of codes also exposes consumers to exploitation due to the lack
of knowledge on appropriate tariffs (free, standard SMS or premium rates)
applicable to the different services. Consumers are further exposed to inappropriate
content as well as unsolicited content.
It would thus be desirable to categorise services with respect to content as well as
tariffs so as to mitigate the above challenges.
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 10
11. 4 Questions and Comments
Provide input to the issues highlighted above with the guidance of the following
questions;
1. Comment on the existing short code standard particularly analysing the
impact of access to codes on your business, today and in light of future
advancements of the technology. Show how it is enabling /limiting and
propose amendments that may address these limitations.
2. In light of the issue on access to codes, given that there is an already existing
pseudo 3 tier structure i.e. (Operator – Aggregator –end user) discuss the
need for any further regulatory intervention in ensuring equitable access to
short codes.
3. In regularising the above said issues (access to codes, categorisation of
services offered and consumer protection) migration of services to different
codes from the ones currently used for the services is an inevitable outcome.
a. Make proposals on how this categorisation may be integrated into the
existing/improved standard with minimal migration effects?
b. Pointing out specific challenges, make proposals of what regulatory
support may be provided to ensure a smooth and successful migration
process.
Uganda Communications Commission Consultation Document, Jan 2012 Page 11