Abstract
Currently, India stands second in the world in terms of the number of mobile subscribers. This success can be attributed to the regulatory strategy of encouraging private players and maintaining a competitive environment. There has been an exponential growth in the number of wireless subscribers over the years and the telecommunications sector has reinforced the economic growth wave of the country.
Reproduction: Kumar, P. M., and Sagar, M. (2010). Entry of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in India: A strategic analysis. Journal of Telecommunications Management, 3(2), pp. 148–163.
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Medudula, M.K., Sagar, M., Gandhi, R.P. (2016). Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs): An Emerging Business Model. In: Telecom Management in Emerging Economies. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2749-6_6
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