By Harshvardhan, the Subject Matter Expert at Edumarz
Solution: The various types of telecom services available for enhancing business are:
- Cellular mobile services: These are all types of mobile telecom services including voice and nonvoice messages, data services and PCO services utilising any type of network equipment within their service area. They can also provide direct interconnectivity with any other type of telecom service provider.
- Fixed-line services: These are all types of fixed services including voice and non-voice messages and data services to establish linkages for long-distance traffic. These utilise any type of network equipment primarily connected through fibre optic cables laid across the length and breadth of the country. They also provide interconnectivity with other types of telecom services.
- Cable services: These are linkages and switched services within a licensed area of operation to operate media services, which are essentially oneway entertainment related services. The two-way communication including voice, data and information services through cable networks would emerge significantly in the future. Offering services through the cable network would be similar to providing fixed services.
- VSAT services: VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) is a satellite-based communications service. It offers businesses and government agencies a highly flexible and reliable communication solution in both urban and rural areas. Compared to land-based services, VSAT offers the assurance of reliable and uninterrupted service that is equal to or better than land-based services. It can be used to provide innovative applications such as telemedicine, newspapers-on-line, market rates and tele-education even in the most remote areas of our country.
- DTH services: DTH (Direct to Home) is again a satellite-based media service provided by cellular companies. One can receive media services directly through a satellite with the help of a small dish antenna and a set-top box. The service provider of DTH services provides a bouquet of multiple channels. It can be viewed on our television without being dependent on the services provided by the cable network services provider.