Mobile network sharing in India
Increased competition among mobile players in India has made it vital for operators to sharpen their focus on core operations so that they can defend and improve their market position. Originally envisaged as an idea to decrease the time taken for site rollout, the concept of network sharing is today at the top of the cost-cutting agenda of many operators as they battle declining margins. The need for faster returns on operator investments in 3G and broadband wireless access (BWA) networks, combined with increased demand from operators to provision for in-building coverage, will further strengthen the business case for passive infrastructure sharing.
Executive summary
In a nutshell
Ovum view
Key messages
3G/BWA investments will fuel demand for telecoms towers
Industry consolidation is not yet complete
Large addressable market – active infrastructure sharing and spectrum sharing will not alter demand for passive infrastructure
Entry of new players in the market cannot be ruled out
Future demand for in-building/picocell infrastructure is underestimated
Industry landscape
The rollout cycle
Structure of passive infrastructure industry
Competitive landscape
Market opportunity for utility players
A consolidation phase has set in
Multiple opportunities exist
Pricing strategies
Standard and structured pricing
Standard pricing
Structured pricing
Standard pricing to lead
Appendix
Research methodology
Related research
In a nutshell
Ovum view
Key messages
3G/BWA investments will fuel demand for telecoms towers
Industry consolidation is not yet complete
Large addressable market – active infrastructure sharing and spectrum sharing will not alter demand for passive infrastructure
Entry of new players in the market cannot be ruled out
Future demand for in-building/picocell infrastructure is underestimated
Industry landscape
The rollout cycle
Structure of passive infrastructure industry
Competitive landscape
Market opportunity for utility players
A consolidation phase has set in
Multiple opportunities exist
Pricing strategies
Standard and structured pricing
Standard pricing
Structured pricing
Standard pricing to lead
Appendix
Research methodology
Related research
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Tower companies in India as of August 2010
Table 2: Recent deals in the Indian passive infrastructure market
Table 1: Tower companies in India as of August 2010
Table 2: Recent deals in the Indian passive infrastructure market
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Steps involved in tower rollout
Figure 2: Capex and timelines for new site rollout
Figure 1: Steps involved in tower rollout
Figure 2: Capex and timelines for new site rollout
