MCS Telecom Sector MP

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The TelecomThe TelecomSectorSector


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Flow of PresentationFlow of Presentation

OverviewOverview

Functions of various components ofFunctions of various components of

the control systemthe control system Control systemControl system

Assessment of the control systemAssessment of the control system

Case StudyCase Study


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Overview


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Current Structure


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Fixed Line SegmentFixed Line Segment

A monopoly sector controlled by the govtA monopoly sector controlled by the govt

until 1996until 1996

6 Service providers : 2 State owned, rest6 Service providers : 2 State owned, rest

privateprivate

Subscriber base 43.18 MillionSubscriber base 43.18 Million

Sector growth slowed since tariffs fellSector growth slowed since tariffs fell

Over 1.83 Million subscribers added overOver 1.83 Million subscribers added over


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Wireless SegmentWireless Segment

OverviewOverview 29 Million GSM, 9 Million CDMA subscribers29 Million GSM, 9 Million CDMA subscribers

(June 2004)(June 2004)

Government is yet to make a decision onGovernment is yet to make a decision on3G spectrum3G spectrum

Indias Telecom sector is carved into 23Indias Telecom sector is carved into 23

circles or zones, classified ascircles or zones, classified as MetroMetro andandA/B/CA/B/C circles based on subscribercircles based on subscriber

potentialpotential

Unified licensing introduced in 2004Unified licensing introduced in 2004


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Functions ofFunctions ofDDOOTT

Formulating developmental policies for theFormulating developmental policies for the

accelerated growth of the telecomaccelerated growth of the telecom

servicesservices

Responsible for grant of licenses forResponsible for grant of licenses for

various telecom services like Unifiedvarious telecom services like Unified

Access Service Internet and VSAT serviceAccess Service Internet and VSAT service

It also enforces wireless regulatoryIt also enforces wireless regulatory

measuresmeasures

Research and developmentResearch and development


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Functions ofFunctions ofTRAITRAI

Need and timing for introduction of newNeed and timing for introduction of new

service providerservice provider

Terms and conditions of license to aTerms and conditions of license to aservice providerservice provider

Ensure compliance of terms and conditionsEnsure compliance of terms and conditions

of licenseof license Effective management of spectrumEffective management of spectrum

Lay down the standards of quality ofLay down the standards of quality of

serviceservice


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Functions ofFunctions ofTDSATTDSAT

AdjudicateAdjudicate

Any dispute between a licensor and aAny dispute between a licensor and a

licenseelicensee Between a service provider and a groupBetween a service provider and a group

of consumersof consumers

To hear and dispose of appeal against anyTo hear and dispose of appeal against anydirection set by TRAIdirection set by TRAI


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Goals

Behavioural

Choice

Perception

BehavioralRepertoire

Decision

Maker

Value

Premises

Comparator

Factual

Premises

Sensor

Feedback

Environment

Effector

ControlControl SystemSystem

DOT

TRAI

GOI Stand

Policy Formation

Past Experience /

Foreign MarketsDOT

DOT

A

National

Telecom

Policy


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Goals

Behavioural

Choice

Perception

BehavioralRepertoire

Decision

Maker

Value

Premises

Comparator

Factual

Premises

Sensor

Feedback

Environment

Effector

Control SystemControl System

TDSAT

TRAI

Legal Stand

National

Telecom

Policy

Legal Outcomes

Decisions based on

Legal RationaleTDSAT

TDSAT

A


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A Close LookA Close Look

Pre liberalizationPre liberalization

Post liberalizationPost liberalization

NTP 94NTP 94 NTP 99NTP 99

Rural connectivityRural connectivity


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The Classic CaseThe Classic Case

CELLULAR OPERATORSCELLULAR OPERATORS

V / sV / s

FIXED LINE OPERATORSFIXED LINE OPERATORS


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SEEDS OF CONFUSIONSEEDS OF CONFUSION

Intense lobbying since beginning.Intense lobbying since beginning.

Status of FSPs & CMSPs as per NTP 99.Status of FSPs & CMSPs as per NTP 99.

Break in consistency.Break in consistency. TDSATs verdict late in the day.TDSATs verdict late in the day.

Unified License a solutionUnified License a solution


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The turbulent trackThe turbulent track

Oct.2000:Oct.2000: DoTs decision for faster rolloutDoTs decision for faster rollout

of FSPs.of FSPs.

Jan.8 2001:Jan.8 2001: Basic operators be permittedBasic operators be permittedlimited mobility services in local loop.limited mobility services in local loop.

Jan.23 2001:Jan.23 2001: COAI filed petition beforeCOAI filed petition before

TDSAT.TDSAT. March 2001:March 2001: DoT issues letters of intent toDoT issues letters of intent to

Reliance,Tata Teleservices & HFCL.Reliance,Tata Teleservices & HFCL.

March 2002:March 2002: TDSAT dismisses COAI TDSAT dismisses COAI


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The turbulent trackThe turbulent track

Dec.2002:Dec.2002: Supreme Court refers case backSupreme Court refers case back

to TDSAT, declines stay on services.to TDSAT, declines stay on services.

August 2003:August 2003: TDSAT rules limited mobilityTDSAT rules limited mobilityas a legal service (questions GoI on theas a legal service (questions GoI on the

failure of these operators to keep callsfailure of these operators to keep calls

within the local area)within the local area)

Oct.2003:Oct.2003: TRAI recommends UnifiedTRAI recommends Unified

License.License.


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Just not the end of theJust not the end of the

Story.Story. Broadband PolicyBroadband Policy

Congestion problems during connectivity.Congestion problems during connectivity.

No policy initiative on Fixed-MobileNo policy initiative on Fixed-MobileConvergenceConvergence


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Points to Ponder.Points to Ponder.

Goal Congruence amongst the partiesGoal Congruence amongst the parties

needed.needed.

Well defined roles for Sensors, Assessors &Well defined roles for Sensors, Assessors &Effectors.Effectors.

Rural ConnectivityRural Connectivity

Tele densityTele density


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