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(Question 43: Page 158, paragraph 122)
According to the Secretariat's Report, even though there are 164 internet service providers in India, BNSL and MTNL account for 70% of all subscriptions. What does the Government of India think are the possible reasons for this situation, from a competition perspective?
Reply: Broadband penetration is presently dominated by wire line based connection. BSNL/MTNL are dominant players in wire line market. Mobile technology based broadband is also now growing as 3G technology are being rolled out.