India’s telecom sector is perhaps the only industry, which closely resembles the overly dramatic soap operas that kept on running on our own idiot box. The evolving industry has all the ingredients of a daily drama be it romance, hatred, comedy, compromises, distrust and uncertainty. Just like the real soap operas, the telecom landscape is ever changing with numerous twists and turns keeping the thrill alive. (See IndiaWatch: Vodafone Challenges DoT , Readers' Survey: Telcos Disapprove Govt Interference, TRAI's Misplaced Data Revenue Theory, Rumor: Augere India In Trouble, 2G Verdict: An Easy Exit Route or Fresh Troubles? and A Disappointing Year!.)
It has all the makings of a national blockbuster saga with some key episodes ensuring constant viewer interest. The cancellation of 122 licenses by the Apex Court was one such twist in the tale which grabbed the attention of one and all. Then, the constant passing of buck in the spectrum auction saga added the much needed humour in the story. Not to forget the spectacular rise and fall of Aakash tablet controversy which would now be counted as one more failed venture of the Government. (See Aakash: This Sky Has Limits and DataWind Adds New Twist to Aakash Saga).
