There is immense potential for expansion of telecom services in India: COAI
New Delhi, March 06, 2025.According to the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the Indian telecom industry is experiencing tremendous growth domestically and internationally and has immense potential for expansion. COAI Director General Lieutenant General Dr. SP Kochar said that with about 1,187 million subscribers, urban tele-density has reached 131.01 percent, while the rural sector lags behind at 58.31 percent. According to Kochar, "Despite this disparity, there is immense potential for expansion in both regions. The roll-out of 5G is progressing rapidly, facilitated by artificial intelligence (AI), indigenous data sets and establishment of local data centers." The Indian government has implemented financial measures such as goods and services tax refunds and removal of ...