Value-added services (VAS) provide enhanced services beyond basic telecom services to add value for operators and customers. VAS have become important for operators due to decreasing average revenue per user from calls. Common VAS include content like astrology, apps, music, games, and more. Barriers to VAS adoption include handset restrictions, performance issues, cost, and usefulness. The future of the Indian mobile VAS industry is promising with a projected 32.3% compound annual growth rate by 2014, driven by growing mobile gaming and demand for unmet needs.