The document provides an overview of the India wireless market in the first half of 2010. It notes that government plans to increase spectrum usage charges could negatively impact 3G licensing. Strong subscriber growth is expected to continue due to competition. The mobile market remains highly skewed toward prepaid users with high churn and low ARPU. Broadband subscription growth is also strong at almost 42% in 2009. The fixed-line sector is declining more rapidly than expected. Overall literacy rates in India are lower than other emerging markets.