Mobile world sets sights on emerging countries

The mobile-phone industry has identified developing markets, such as Africa and India, as areas with a large growth potential. "There is a massive opportunity for our business in India," Arun Sarin, CEO of Vodafone, said. "Whenever we get into these rural areas, we find people love to talk. They light up our base stations immediately."

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