While VoIP from PC-to-telephone/mobile handset is still illegal in India, the technology is having a significant impact on the country's telecom service providers. The technology's growing momentum is pushing them to drop their rates on international long distance calls. Using VoIP to talk between PCs is allowed, however, users need a PC and a broadband connection, or access to one in a place like a cyber café. Even though only a small percentage of the population have both, those that do are wild about Google Talk and Skype's ability to let them talk so inexpensively.
For more information on VoIP in India:
- check out this Hindu Business Line article [1]
Related Articles:
India may turn off VoIP. Report [2]
Indian cellcos try to close out VoIPcos. Report [3]
Links:
[1] http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/ew/2007/06/25/stories/2007062550010100.htm
[2] http://www.fiercevoip.com/story/also-noted-india-may-turn-off-voip-israel-promises-voip-rules-soon-and-much/2006-12-08
[3] http://www.fiercevoip.com/story/indian-cellcos-try-to-close-out-voipcos/2007-05-21