NEW DELHI: Low cost handsets are good for the emerging economies. It not only helps in bridging the digital divide but also helps in economic growth of the country. For ULCH and LCH to succeed one has to look at profitable models for all players-chip manufacturers, handset vendors, and operators. These were some of the deliberations at the Next Generation Low Cost Handsets (LCH) Asia 2007 was held in New Delhi from 4-5 September 2007.

The event brought together leading operators, handset and contract manufacturers, technology and content providers, and application developers to address commercial and technical strategies to harnessing entry level, ultra low cost handsets (ULCH), and low cost 3G solutions to penetrate emerging markets. It also assessed challenges faced by operators and provides solutions to them to maintain profitability and ARPU maximization in highly competitive emerging markets.