Chart 1. Comparison of Teledensity in Various Countries, 1995

Source: Table 1 of this paper.

Chart 2. Household penetration of telephone lines, 1995

(Based on estimates of residential telephone lines)

Source: International Telecommunication Union

Chart 3. Telecommunication Service Revenues, Total and Per Line, 1995

Source: International Telecommunication Union

Chart 4. Telecom Services Revenue Per Inhabitant, 1995

Source: International Telecommunication Union

Chart 5. Illustration of the various costs to be considered for telecom services

Chart 7. Comparison of Indian’s National STD Tariffs For Different Distance-Slabs

(Charge for radial distance of 0 to 20 km. taken as Re. 1 for a three minute call)

Source: Department of Telecommunications, India

Chart 8. Comparison of India’s National Peak Time and Off-Peak Time STD Tariffs

(Peak time rate for radial distance of 0 to 20 km. taken as Re. 1 for a three minute call)

Note: Peak time is: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.;

Off-peak 1 is: weekdays 7 to 8 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays and national holidays 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.;

Off-peak 2 is: Sundays and national holidays 6 to 7 a.m. and 8:30 to 11 p.m.;

Off-peak 3 is: Everyday 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

 

 

Source: Department of Telecommunications, India

 

 

 

Chart 9. Discounts Given through Off-Peak Tariffs in Comparison to Peak Time National STD Tariffs in India

 

 

Note: Peak time is: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.;

Off-peak 1 is: weekdays 7 to 8 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays and national holidays 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.;

Off-peak 2 is: Sundays and national holidays 6 to 7 a.m. and 8:30 to 11 p.m.;

Off-peak 3 is: Everyday 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

 

Source: Department of Telecommunications, India

 

 

Chart 10. Escalation in Tariffs With An Increase In The Number Of Calls Made

 

Source: Department of Telecommunications, India

Chart 11. Bi-Monthly Rentals Paid in India

 

Source: Department of Telecommunications, India

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