Telecommunications is one of the most significant sectors of Karnataka. The reason behind it is the growth of the IT industries. Today, the IT sector mainly relies on the communication network and Karnataka being one of the largest IT hubs in India, development in this sector is necessary.
The telecommunications sector of Karnataka is a highly efficient network which is constituted of fiber-optic cables and microwave routes. They run through the entire length of the extensive coastal regions and rural regions of the state, not to speak of the highly advanced urban centers.
Today, the telecommunications sector at Karnataka is one of the most advanced networks in the country. The whole credit for this goes to the privatization brought into the telecommunication sector of Karnataka. Companies such as Reliance, Tata, etc, have launched themselves into the telecommunication sector and their arrival has changed the whole scenario of communication sector.
The three major organizations that have played an extensive role in the development of telecommunication sector in Karnataka are listed below:
- Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL)
- Department of Telecommunications (DOT)
- Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
The government owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) too has a wide control on the telecommunications sector of Karnataka. The company is planning to double the number of its mobile connections in the state within a short span of time.
