4g, Fiber Network Expansion and Auction of Technology

01stOctober 2016 – Navi Mumbai, India: Market Report on India present the latest report on “4G, Fiber Network Expansion and Auction of Technology”, service providers and key opportunities in a concise format, to build proactive and profitable growth strategies.

Summary

India will be the third largest telecom services market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in 2016. Pyramid Research estimates telecom services revenue to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% during 2016-2021, primarily driven by the growth in fixed and mobile data revenue. Mobile data will be the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 13.6% over the 2016-2021 period, owing to the launch and expansion of 4G and increased adoption of smartphones. In addition, ongoing investment in mobile network rollout and expansion will enable operators to monetize the growing demand of data services.

Key Findings

- The overall telecom services revenue in India is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% during 2016-2021, mainly driven by data segments (mobile and fixed).

- Mobile revenue will account for 82.7% of total telecom revenue in 2021, and mobile data will be the fastest-growing segment over 2016-2021.

- Whilst majority of the subscribers are still using 2G, we expect the contribution of mobile data to mobile services revenue to rise strongly; driven by smartphones proliferation and availability of 4G services (aided by the release of more spectrum by the regulator).

- Bharti Airtel will continue to be the leading operator over 2016-2021. Operators will continue to invest in mobile and fixed networks to compete effectively in the market.

Synopsis

4G, Fiber Network Expansion and Spectrum Auction to Drive Telecom Growth provides an executive-level overview of the telecommunications market in India today, with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2021. It delivers deep quantitative and qualitative insight into Indian telecom market, analyzing key trends, evaluating near-term opportunities and assessing...