India Telecommunication News
Huawei bags Tata Tele's 3G gear deal Sep 3, 2010
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Chinese equipment vendor has bagged a multi-million dollar deal from Tata Teleservices Ltd (TTSL) for the supply of equipment for third generation (3G) services. This is the second 3G gear deal in India for Huawei after it bagged a contract from Reli...
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Videocon to invest Rs 500 cr in telecom infrastructure Sep 2, 2010
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Videocon Telecommunications Ltd (VTL) plans to invest Rs 450-500 crore in telecom infrastructure creation in Tamil Nadu over the next 16 months till end-2011. According to Aravind Santhanam, chief operating officer (Tamil Nadu circle), VTL, the compa...
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Bharti's vendors expand presence in Africa Sep 2, 2010
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Mumbai-based Microqual Techno, which manufactures radio frequency transmission lines and antennas, telecom tower accessories, electrical and mechanical site materials, plans to raise money through an initial share sale or by roping in strategic inves...
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7 telcos get 3G spectrum Sep 2, 2010
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Paving the way for launch of third generation (3G) services, which would enable mobile phone subscribers to access the internet and download videos at a much faster pace, the government today allotted 3G spectrum to the winning bidders at the recent ...
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Intel to buy Infineon's mobile unit for $1.4 bn Aug 31, 2010
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Intel will buy German chipmaker Infineon's wireless unit for $1.4 billion, enabling the US chipmaker to boost its presence in the smartphone market. The cash transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011 and the mobile unit will remai...
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BlackBerry blinks, avoids ban by offering server, full access Aug 31, 2010
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The country’s 1.2-million BlackBerry users — and those waiting to buy one — will heave a sigh of relief as Research in Motion (RIM), the maker of the smart phone, today dodged a ban in India by offering to set up a server in the country and immediate...
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Nokia forays into dual-SIM market, launches two handsets Aug 31, 2010
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Finland-based Nokia today announced its foray into the dual-SIM mobile phone segment with the launch of two new handsets, a move aimed at strengthening its market share in the country. The Indian handset market, which was once dominated by the likes ...
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Videocon in talks to sell 26% in telecom arm Aug 31, 2010
Videocon on Monday said it was negotiating with foreign companies for sale of a 26 per cent stake in its subsidiary, Videocon Telecommunications. Chairman V N Dhoot hoped the deal would be in place soon.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines ...
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RCOM eyes strategic tie-up with Motorola, HP, Intel Aug 30, 2010
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Reliance Communications is planning to rope in strategic partners for its infrastructure and technology innovation unit for 3G mobile business, and is in discussions with global players like Motorola and HP. Sources said that discussions are also bei...
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Telecom Ministry plans 500 more towers across 31 naxal-hit districts Aug 30, 2010
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In order to extend the benefits of telecom services to naxal-affected areas, the Ministry of Communications has asked the State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to roll out 500 new base stations across 31 districts in Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand....
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