The mobile market penetration was about 50%, capturing a
subscriber base of 130 million
There was a significant decline in the penetration rate when it comes to the age group of 15-29 years The young demography (15-29 years) was believed to have a steep growth rate in the coming 5 years The big players in the market hadnt targeted this segment The young population had specific needs which hadnt been met. The inclusion of VirginXtras would appeal the youth population which will result in a surge in subscribers and it will be also instrumental in retaining the customer base The revenue from mobile entertainment services was expected to grow in the coming years