The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) considered to be he industry lobby of India'''s incumbent GSM operators announced the appointment of its new Executive Council for the year 2009-10.

The General body ratified the nominations of Ms. Suneeta Reddy, Chairperson Aircel Ltd. and Vice Chairperson, COAI as Chairperson, COAI and Mr. Sanjay Kapoor, Deputy CEO, Bharti Airtel as Vice Chairperson of COAI for 2009-2010.

Strengthening subscriber verification process, engaging with the Reserve Bank of India through the Mobile Banking Payment Forum for encouraging the use of mobile as a payment platform; working with the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology in IIT, Chennai for developing coding for SMS in vernacular languages; ensuring environment protection with the adoption of ICNIRP guidelines, introduction of Mobile Instant Messaging, etc. were cited as some of the prominent initiatives undertaken by COAI last year.

COAI Executive Councilors for 2009-2010