Indian 3G Mobile Forecast to 2012

The Indian mobile market has undergone a revolutionary change in recent years become one of the leading mobile markets in the global map. Easy access to cheap devices, improved network coverage and lower costs are the main factors that have stimulated growth and will continue to do the same in the future. Mobile teledensity has also increased to a level of about 45% to reach the end of 2009, but there is scope for further improvements due to major differences in mobile penetration between urban and rural areas. For example - the mobile penetration in urban areas has increased to about 95% in 2009, while less than 20% in rural areas.

Our research expects the introduction of 3G services at national level will play a crucial role in bridging the huge gap. According to our new research report "Indian 3G Mobile Forecast for 2012" the number of 3G mobile subscribers will grow from about 130% CAGR between 2010 and 2013 to reach around 60 million at the end of the period. Our research provides a thorough analysis of the different factors and aspects that play an important role in the growth of 3G market in the country.

Our research projects for the future growth of the 3G market in the country will mainly depend on the Indian government has decided to 3G spectrum, which was several times delayed auction. But our study predicts that the auction takes place sometime in H2 2010th currently only two state-owned telecom companies - BSNL and MTNL - have been allowed to roll out 3G services in the country, while the rest of the industry, will be issued through the 3G spectrum auction.

Our study predicts that the country will see substantial investment in 3G deployments and Up gradation of telecommunications infrastructure with the completion of the auction. Our report also contains extensive information about the market potential in terms of 3G subscribers, and surveys of key areas essential for a successful introduction of 3G services in India. Besides this, even research contains projections four years (2010-2013) in various segments such as mobile subscribers, Internet subscribers, broadband subscribers, 3G subscribers, 3G broadband subscribers, 3G-enabled handsets and 3G-enabled modems.

The report also important telecom players in the market in the country and gives brief overview along with their strengths and weaknesses.