incoming international roaming market in India

Reliance Communications is reportedly eying the Rs 6000 crore incoming international roaming market in India as part of its GSM services strategy.

The company plans to complete commercial roll-out of its GSM services by mid-2009 and the revenue strategy will be to focus on building market share in the incoming international roaming segment.

The company plans to launch its GSM services on a commercial scale in 14 circles by the end of current calendar year. It has already rolled out a soft launch of its services in some circles.

Industry observers said RCom has to be innovative to start making money. After government allowed unlimited players in the circles, there are at least 12 players now in a given area.

The top 10 Indian cities account for almost 80 per cent of the incoming international roaming revenue, which is approximately $1 billion (Rs 4,800 crore) annually.

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