Ever since mobile communication has become part of our world, it has brought about a sea of change and become indispensable to us. It has played a vital role in transcending all geographical barriers and bringing the civilization, cultures and business together. Undoubtedly, the world has benefited immensely from a host of unique services provided by the mobile communications enabling networking at the touch of a button.

According to McKinsey, the total economic impact of wireless as the sum of three elements: the direct impact from mobile operators, the indirect impact from other companies in the wireless business system (hardware and software vendors, handset vendors, and so on), and a second form of indirect impact: the surplus enjoyed by end users i.e. consumers.

In India, the threshold penetration rate of mobile phones is now at a whopping 370 million and the number of users growing up by leaps and bounds. Apart from its contribution to the GDP growth, it provides unparalleled services to diverse customers, rural folks, professionals and companies enabling them to connect to dear one’s, manage risks and exploit a plethora of new business opportunities.

In broader terms, RF Communications has contributed much to the advancement of progressive societies across the subcontinents. It is also true this has helped in bridging the digital divide and accelerated the connectivity of rural India. Apparently, it has also led to swift connectivity, improved mobility and faster economic growth of developing nations, India being the second largest subscriber base of mobile phones.

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