Question

Write a note on various telecom services available for enhancing business?

Answer 1

The following are the various types of telecom services that enable a business to carry out its operations efficiently.

(i) Cellular mobile service: It include voice and non-voice transmission services and data transmission services.
(ii) Radio paging service: It is a one-way communication service by which information is transmitted in the form of a tone or numeric or alphanumeric message.
(iii) Fixed-line service: Under this kind, fiber optic cables are laid across the country for transmitting information including both voice and non-voice messages.
(iv) Cable service: This service is used to transmit media-related information to a defined area of operation for which a licence has been acquired. In this type of telecom service, the flow of information is one way.
(v) VSAT service: The abbreviation ‘VSAT’ stands for ‘very small aperture terminal’—it is a satellite-based communication service through which information can be transmitted to far-flung and remote areas. Therefore, it provides a wider reach and high degree of flexibility to businesses.
(vi) DTH service: The abbreviation ‘DTH’ stands for direct-to−home—DTH service is a type of telecom service provided by DTH companies. The companies transmit TV channels to customers through satellites. The customers can watch multiple channels by installing a small dish antenna and a set-top box connected to their television set.