Telecommunication is the transmission of messages over significant distances for the purpose of communication.

In the modern age of electricity, telecommunications has involved the use of electric means such as the telegraph and telephone, the use of microwave communications and the use of fiber optics. The telecom industry plays an important role in the world economy and global revenues in 2008 were ~USD 4 trillion, expected to grow at a steep 11% p.a. CAGR over the next 2 years. Almost half (~USD 1.7 trillion) of telecom revenues accrue from service revenue, and analysts believe this is expected to grow significantly to ~USD 2.7 trillion by 2013. Approximately 20% of the world population has access to the Internet. The telecom industry is vast and offers a wide range of career opportunities on both the hardware and software fronts. These prospects include functional jobs in mobile telephony, internet protocol media systems, wireless communications, GSM, GPRS and CDMA technology, VoIP, data networks and optical networks amongst others. The global leaders in the field are companies like AT&T, Vodafone, Verizon, SBC Communications and Qwest Communications, who are all trying to take the advantage of the industrys spiraling growth. The focus of telecom companies going forward is likely to be on leveraging more sophisticated telecommunication platforms like broadband technologies, LAN-WAN inter networking, optical networking, voice over Internet protocol and wireless data service etc. Performance The Indian telecom industry has witnessed a significant upswing and is presently on a high speed growth path, enjoying a growth rate of ~45 % p.a., among the highest in the World. India currently has ~550 million telecom subscribers, translating to a tele-density of ~46%. According to Business Monitor International, India is currently adding 8-10 million mobile subscribers every month. It is estimated that by 2012, around half the country's population will own a mobile phone. This would translate into 612 million mobile subscribers, accounting for a tele-density of around 51%. Meanwhile, authorities believe current broadband subscriptions are ~20 million and internet subscriptions are ~40 million. Growth Potential As economic growth continues at a stable 8% p.a., as Indian customers continue to embrace the currently under-penetrated mobile technology, and as regulatory policy continues to favor investment in the sector, this growth path is likely to continue. India's telecom service revenue was ~USD 30 billion in 2008, and Ernst and Young analysts believe it is projected to almost double to ~USD 55 billion by 2012, thereby contributing over 6% to the GDP. In addition to the headway made in telephony services, the Indian telecom industry also manufactures a complete range of telecom equipment using state of the art technology. Leveraging these strengths, the growth generators in the coming years are likely to be enhanced mobile value added services, integrated broadband services and the emergence of India as a global telecom manufacturing hub. Favorable factors such as policy moves of the government, tax incentives offered, a large talent pool in R&D and low labor cost all provide a strong impetus to the industry. The top Indian companies are Bharti Airtel, Reliance Communications and Vodafone-Essar. Future Prospects Given the exciting times ahead, the sector is a huge employment generator, likely to generate over ~3 lakh new jobs over the coming 5 years. There is a huge demand for qualified and skilled professionals with technical knowledge and hands on experience. In order to fulfill their rapid growth plans, players lure talent with handsome rewards. Suitably skilled candidates can expect a significant premium salary even at the starting level, due to the challenges the industry is facing in terms of finding and recruiting proper talent. Industry experts believe that the talent crunch in this sector will push salaries even further than the current 15% hike.

With a Strong Government Support & Clean and Litigation Free 3G Auction 3G in India has ARRIVED & is a REALITY With the 3G Auctions complete and licenses granted Over 650 million strong mobile connected population is waiting for the widespread commercial launch of 3G services which currently is being provided in a limited way by only Public Operators. India has reached a stage wherein voice is increasingly becoming a commodity coupled with the fact that 3G is proving to be synonymous with value added applications.

All the leading Private Operators in India are expected to launch 3G Services by December 2010 . Huge investments are being planned by Network Operators for the launch of 3G services in India & significant opportunities exist for Operators, Network Infrastructure Providers, Handset Manufacturers, technological solution providers and multimedia & mobile value added services providers on a 3G platform As third generation mobile subscriber base in India is expected to reach 90 million by 2013. Organized by Bharat Exhibitions & supported by DOT Department of Telecom & DIT Department of Information Technology, 3G INDIA 2010 scheduled to be held on September 24, 2010 at Taj Lands End Bandra West, Mumbai will focus on laying Indias roadmap on 3G & it will showcase the bright future of third generation technologies and services in India 6th 3G INDIA 2010 will offer the best business platform in the country for Telecom Industry to conduct business & introduce popular 3G service offerings

Mr. Shashi Dharan- Managing Director, Bharat Exhibitions the organizer of 3G INDIA 2010, says, This conference will offer a best platform for the Indian Telecom Industry toevaluate current 3G launch proposition & achieve optimum future revenue with winning service, content, technology & marketing strategies . The 6th edition of the event will attract business delegates from Wireless and Fixed Carriers, GSM Operators and Service Providers, CDMA Operators and Service Providers, Handset Manufacturers, Network Device Manufacturers, Virtual Mobile Network Operators (VMNOs), Wireless Deployment Companies (Hot-Spots, Rural, Aggregators etc.),Chip Manufacturers, System Integrators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,Application Service Providers (ASPs),Application Developers ,Content Providers & Value Added Services Providers, Multimedia Services Providers, Content Owners & Aggregators,(OEMs) 3G Terminal and Network Infrastructure Providers ,Payment and Security System Providers ,Other Fixed And Mobile Professionals, DOT, DIT, Ministries & Regulatory; Service Organizations. Global majors scheduled to be engaged in 3G service offerings are part of the event (Nokia Siemens Networks, GTL, BSNL,Huawei,Amdocs,Bridgewater Systems,DragonWave,F-Secure,IMI Mobile,ByteMobile,Deltenna,Shaildhar Telecom Services,Alcatel Lucent,Juniper Networks & Tejas Networks). COAI Cellular Operators Association of India is supporting this 3G event initiative now into successful 6th year. Among the Telecom Operators & Service Providers Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Aircel, BSNL, MTNL, Reliance Communications, TATA Teleservices, Sistema Shyam, Virgin Mobile, Etisalat, Uninor, TATA DoCoMo,Videocon and Stel are the key participants.

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