After per second billing, what's next for telecom?

Discussions are ongoing in many camps to cut in roaming rates, and already Airtel and Tata DoCoMo have gone ahead and cut tariffs. I am sure they have factored this into their business plans. And soon we will be seeing others joining hands in this. Industry experts are also saying that the cuts are only expected to increase and tariffs are yet to bottom out. Sources say a further 15-20% decline in call rates can be expected over the next few months.

I guess a normal consumer like me would be happy if the SMS rates are also dropped, as many of them will be having these monthly packages which will be costing more, and it costs very less for the telecom networks like, 1 paise per message, so it will be great if the SMS rates are  also slashed.

Apart from the rate wars i do not think there is any other innovation that would come as a relief to the consumer. But the idea of choosing a SP with your own number / same number would be an amazing concept. choose as you roam!!

Maybe its a bit too fantasical but thats my thought :))

Every person is unique, and so is their needs. So, we need products that's just fits right. Rather than offering a "one size fits all" type of products, operators need to find ways to cater the needs of different segments. There are some segmentation already in the market but that's not enough. Mobile operators should concentrate on having the next generation billing where the customer can choose exactly what they like.

Dell used to allow customers build their own Desktop Computer through their website. People can choose the processor, the amount of RAM etc. etc. Similarly the customers should be able to choose the number of FnF, Peak/Off Peak hours etc. The monthly rental can depend on the choices so operators do not lose revenue as well.

With the hype created so far for the 3G technology, operators are eying to target the customers for the data services. I hope this is next in the series as far as the Indian market is concerned

i think one day these telecom giants will make one same rate for local &std(in all circles   in india),also they can make sms packs for in circle &out of circle at the same rate(obviously reduced do not need to say)

The price of Content need to be reduced.I mean how can they charge 10rs for wallpapers when the same service provider charges 1paisa for sms.I think from now on the the watchword will be more interactive and useful content that is also reasonably priced.

Rate of each SMS may be charged based on no of alphabets typed . 

But all of us need to wait for NUMBER PORTABILITY first. Because this is what is gonna pull and push the mobile companies in terms of prices charged for usage or network coverage. And customers will have a  clear complete freedom to opt for the best .

Also Internet usage is major one which may be seen as change in near future. Hopefully RBI sanctions MOBILE BANKING soon . 

First of all i would like to appreciate your creativity for choose this topic and i think now all the companies will fight for the seconds like 1 paisa 2sec and i paisa 3 or 5 sec but the result will be very much favourable for the consumers.

i think next step in telecom in reduce net surffing charges

ISD rates reduced