While speaking at the inauguration of 4th Broadband Tech India 2007, Mr. G.S Grover, member Services, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications & IT said that the international call rates will drop down to the level of domestic calls rates in the near future due the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).The annual conference on broadband which is in it's fourth year was organised by Bharat Exhibitions.

According to Mr Grover, the broadband revolution which has already started, will lead India into its next phase of economic growth. "Last time when the government reduced the entry fee and revenue share for international long distance license, the number of service providers jumped from four to 31 resulting in intense competition and lower costs to the users. Same situation is about to happen in this segment also," added Mr. Grover.

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