With a population of 1.1 billion and a GDP growth of 8.1%, India is one of the largest and fastest-growing telecoms markets in the world. A favourable regulatory environment, increasing telecoms investments and competitive dynamics are driving the liberalisation of the Indian telecoms scene. However, all the spotlights seem to fall on the mobile market, which achieved spectacular growth of 58% year-on-year and now exceeds 90 million subscribers. What makes the fixed market remain sluggish? Are there any more fixed opportunities in a country where 70% of the population live in rural areas? This report assesses the opportunity.