THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TELECOM EXPANSION IN INDIA

It is not viable to expand the telecom network in India substantially at the prevalent level of per-line investment. However, systems based on new technologies, many developed in India, promise to more than hal ve the investment required. This article looks at the telecom scenario , the new technologies, the Indian products based on these technologie s, and the cost reductions they promise. The provision of widespread I nternet service with low access tariff is an important aspect of the n ew approach.