| 20 Mar 2013 |
Judge issues summons for corruption case |
| 19 Mar 2013 |
CDMA operators to be hit by spectrum fee |
| 18 Mar 2013 |
High court stays Bharti 3G roaming ban |
| 15 Mar 2013 |
Batelco in talks to acquire a stake in Globalcom |
| 15 Mar 2013 |
Ciena upgrades SEACOM, FA-1 South submarine networks |
| 14 Mar 2013 |
Loss-making state telcos make move to recover debt |
| 13 Mar 2013 |
Unsold CDMA spectrum to go back on sale; MNP banned for closing cellcos |
| 13 Mar 2013 |
Reliance looks to launch 4G by year-end, sell 25% stake to AT&T |
| 12 Mar 2013 |
SSTL ditches three circles in CDMA auction |
| 11 Mar 2013 |
AT&T linked with 25% Reliance stake |
| 11 Mar 2013 |
SSTL wins CDMA spectrum in eight circles |
| 7 Mar 2013 |
Telenor allowed to offset new spectrum fees |
| 5 Mar 2013 |
Vodafone case to be concluded before changes are made to tax laws |
| 1 Mar 2013 |
Uninor signs up Alca-Lu for managed services |
| 28 Feb 2013 |
BSNL scraps MoD cable tender |
| 28 Feb 2013 |
TRAI reviews national roaming charges |
| 27 Feb 2013 |
SSTL to be only bidder in auction |
| 26 Feb 2013 |
SSTL back on the ropes as March auction falters |
| 26 Feb 2013 |
Airtel to deploy Wi-Fi throughout Africa |
| 26 Feb 2013 |
Bharti to provide 2G voice to 4G users in Pune |
| 25 Feb 2013 |
Uninor users to be refunded, allowed MNP |
| 25 Feb 2013 |
SingTel, Bharti and Tata charged over illegal ILD |
| 22 Feb 2013 |
Tata provides IP voice for Liberty |
| 21 Feb 2013 |
SSTL to close down in ten circles |
| 20 Feb 2013 |
SSTL looks to shore up defences amidst licence crisis |
| 19 Feb 2013 |
BWA providers to be allowed to offer voice |
| 18 Feb 2013 |
Court order forces Uninor to close in Mumbai |
| 15 Feb 2013 |
Apex court rejects 2G scam appeals |
| 14 Feb 2013 |
DoT adds more spectrum charges to the pile |
| 13 Feb 2013 |
Apex court allows planned bidders to continue operations |
| 11 Feb 2013 |
RCOM signs USD1bn deal with Ericsson |
| 8 Feb 2013 |
Idea moves to block back-door 3G roaming ban |
| 6 Feb 2013 |
Bharti to buy out Alca-Lu from network management JV |
| 5 Feb 2013 |
Court muddles over licence extension; EGoM approves spectrum cap removal |
| 4 Feb 2013 |
Bharti profit shrinks by 72% |
| 31 Jan 2013 |
Spectrum auction faces fierce opposition |
| 30 Jan 2013 |
Sector representatives challenge bailout plans |
| 30 Jan 2013 |
Idea growth remains steady |
| 24 Jan 2013 |
RCOM books 1.9% revenue growth, 6.1m 3G users |
| 24 Jan 2013 |
Batelco denies India rumours |
| 23 Jan 2013 |
Govt sets out auction plans; Bharti, Idea double call rates |
| 18 Jan 2013 |
Videocon to launch LTE later this year |
| 18 Jan 2013 |
Lukewarm reaction to CDMA spectrum price reduction |
| 17 Jan 2013 |
CDMA price cut gets green light |
| 16 Jan 2013 |
RCOM signs seven-year deal with Alca-Lu |
| 15 Jan 2013 |
SC pushes back closure deadline |
| 10 Jan 2013 |
DoT looking to extend shut down deadline |
| 8 Jan 2013 |
SSTL petition to be heard on Thursday, new round of auctions in March |
| 7 Jan 2013 |
BSNL to sign INR4bn upgrade deal with Huawei |
| 3 Jan 2013 |
SSTL pledges to continue service beyond 18 January |
| 24 Dec 2012 |
Bharti and Vodafone to face corruption charges |
| 24 Dec 2012 |
External affairs minister confident of resolving Sistema deadlock |
| 24 Dec 2012 |
DoT cracks down on 3G roaming again |
| 18 Dec 2012 |
Cellcos ordered to inform customers of imminent closures |
| 14 Dec 2012 |
Aircel sets sites on 4G |
| 11 Dec 2012 |
Sistema issues India ultimatum over SSTL licences |
| 11 Dec 2012 |
SC orders Bharti to reconnect Aircel SMS services |
| 11 Dec 2012 |
Alca-Lu to boost Bharti’s African networks |
| 10 Dec 2012 |
Infratel IPO to fund expansion and acquisitions |
| 7 Dec 2012 |
Watchdog says Uninor asset swap not an intra-group transfer |
| 30 Nov 2012 |
Officials to face charges over 2001-2003 spectrum allocation |
| 28 Nov 2012 |
No new auction this fiscal year says TRAI |
| 27 Nov 2012 |
TDSAT orders Vodafone/Aircel reconnection |
| 26 Nov 2012 |
Idea calls for reduction in base prices to extend to recently sold spectrum |
| 26 Nov 2012 |
Infratel IPO before year end |
| 23 Nov 2012 |
Vodafone blocks Aircel SMS |
| 23 Nov 2012 |
BSNL to hive-off tower assets |
| 22 Nov 2012 |
SSTL shuts down Aircel acquisition rumours |
| 20 Nov 2012 |
Bharti, Ericsson overhaul networks in 16 African countries |
| 20 Nov 2012 |
SSTL books first fall in revenue, reconsiders spectrum purchase |
| 16 Nov 2012 |
Airtel links Africa and South Asia with One Network |
| 16 Nov 2012 |
DoT looking to recover from 1800MHz slip up |
| 15 Nov 2012 |
Damp squib auction brings in less than a quarter of target funds |
| 13 Nov 2012 |
2G auction falls short of expectations |
| 13 Nov 2012 |
TDSAT orders Bharti to reopen its network to RCOM |
| 12 Nov 2012 |
Bharti severs text interconnection with RCOM and Aircel |
| 9 Nov 2012 |
RCOM profits slump by 37% |
| 7 Nov 2012 |
Bharti sees revenues rise and net income fall |
| 6 Nov 2012 |
Withdrawals leave India with no bidder for CDMA frequencies |
| 1 Nov 2012 |
Telecom Commission issues new recommendation for 900MHz spectrum |
| 30 Oct 2012 |
DoT to support Sistema’s Supreme Court plea |
| 26 Oct 2012 |
Aircel ditches 4G until next year |
| 26 Oct 2012 |
Telenor signs up new partner |
| 24 Oct 2012 |
Loop Mobile to go under the hammer? |
| 23 Oct 2012 |
Idea books 17.2% profit growth |
| 22 Oct 2012 |
EGoM approves MTNL/BSNL bailout |
| 22 Oct 2012 |
India spectrum auction falls short of expectations, SSTL remains on sidelines |
| 19 Oct 2012 |
Bharti adds third 4G city |
| 19 Oct 2012 |
DoT overruled on Qualcomm licence; BSNL and MTNL ordered to pay back excess interconnection fees |
| 17 Oct 2012 |
Bharti, Qualcomm and Huawei launch multi-mode smartphone |
| 17 Oct 2012 |
TRAI disconnects numbers ported from Loop |
| 16 Oct 2012 |
Bharti mulls ‘mega restructuring’ |
| 15 Oct 2012 |
Aircel cuts back in five circles |
| 15 Oct 2012 |
State-backed duo go cap-in-hand to government |
| 11 Oct 2012 |
Uninor partners agree on division |
| 10 Oct 2012 |
Tax review may end Vodafone dispute |
| 9 Oct 2012 |
EGoM approves one-off fee for excess spectrum |
| 8 Oct 2012 |
DoT rejects request for 100% FDI |
| 5 Oct 2012 |
Telenor renews drive to sell off Uninor assets |
| 5 Oct 2012 |
BSNL rolls out fibre infrastructure in TN |
| 4 Oct 2012 |
Delhi court upholds Bharti complaints on 3G roaming |
| 3 Oct 2012 |
BSNL sets sights on INR300bn revenues |
| 3 Oct 2012 |
Robin Hood regulator stops telcos overcharging the poor |
| 2 Oct 2012 |
Bharti challenges DoT on 3G roaming |
| 1 Oct 2012 |
DoT invites bidders for spectrum auction |
| 27 Sep 2012 |
Cellcos face red tape repetition and altered spectrum allocation after auction |
| 26 Sep 2012 |
DoT postpones refarming decision, allows operators to swap spectrum |
| 24 Sep 2012 |
TDSAT halts Bharti disconnection |
| 24 Sep 2012 |
DoT waves hefty bills at 3G roamers |
| 21 Sep 2012 |
RCOM cranks up tariffs |
| 21 Sep 2012 |
TRAI to penalise MNP infractions |
| 21 Sep 2012 |
Twice shy cellcos call for ‘legal’ clarification |
| 17 Sep 2012 |
Infratel looks for USD1bn from IPO |
| 14 Sep 2012 |
SSTL holds off on auction until SC hears case |
| 14 Sep 2012 |
TDSAT supports TRAI against closed down operator |
| 13 Sep 2012 |
SSTL books INR11.8bn net loss |
| 13 Sep 2012 |
Funding problems for stricken cellcos |
| 12 Sep 2012 |
2G scam update: Uninor promises to limit impact on customers, SSTL ready to begin BIPA lawsuit |
| 11 Sep 2012 |
DoT u-turn on Chinese security issues |
| 10 Sep 2012 |
DoT committed to amicable resolution of disputes; CBI investigates spectrum conspiracy |
| 10 Sep 2012 |
TRAI orders greater transparency from ISPs |
| 6 Sep 2012 |
Telenor increases pressure on Unitech |
| 5 Sep 2012 |
RCOM to address debt problems next year |
| 31 Aug 2012 |
RCOM bags INR1.5bn in government contracts |
| 31 Aug 2012 |
MTNL and BSNL to draw up merger plans |
| 29 Aug 2012 |
SC extends deadline, government has high hopes despite shaky reception from providers |
| 29 Aug 2012 |
Telenor chained to Unitech by court order |
| 29 Aug 2012 |
DoT looks to restrict Chinese imports |
| 28 Aug 2012 |
Licence auction to get underway in November |
| 28 Aug 2012 |
DoT issues showcause notices for 3G roaming |
| 22 Aug 2012 |
TDSAT delays ruling on Qualcomm’s BWA licence duration appeal |
| 21 Aug 2012 |
Telenor settles USD1.77bn loans to ‘keep Uninor in business’ |
| 21 Aug 2012 |
Bharti Infratel near to appointing banks for IPO, say reports |
| 20 Aug 2012 |
BSNL mulling tower split-off, will tender for consultant on plans |
| 17 Aug 2012 |
DoT renews attack on 3G roaming |
| 16 Aug 2012 |
Government to give domestic vendors a boost |
| 14 Aug 2012 |
SingTel reports 3.2% rise in Q1 net profit |
| 14 Aug 2012 |
No regrets for Telenor, lining up new partner to stay in market |
| 13 Aug 2012 |
Ministry lectures DoT about the birds and the bees |
| 13 Aug 2012 |
Reliance books INR1.62bn net profits |
| 10 Aug 2012 |
Uninor auction halted |
| 8 Aug 2012 |
Rising costs bite into Bharti’s profits |
| 7 Aug 2012 |
U-turn for Uninor |
| 7 Aug 2012 |
DoT selects auctioneer for spectrum sale |
| 6 Aug 2012 |
Spectrum price set, but cellcos still say cost is too high |
| 6 Aug 2012 |
Uninor auction attempt thwarted |
| 3 Aug 2012 |
Telenor faces fierce resistance from watchdog and erstwhile partner |
| 1 Aug 2012 |
Telenor opens new front in Uninor battle |
| 30 Jul 2012 |
TDSAT orders DoT to cough up |
| 30 Jul 2012 |
FIPB defers Uninor rights issue decision |
| 30 Jul 2012 |
Fishy frequencies; CBI finds more irregularities with handling of spectrum |
| 26 Jul 2012 |
Unitech and Telenor come to blows (again) |
| 24 Jul 2012 |
Uninor reshuffles to stay in the game |
| 24 Jul 2012 |
Grim battle slows Idea’s revenue growth to 2.5% |
| 23 Jul 2012 |
TDSAT halts TRAI MNP regulations |
| 23 Jul 2012 |
EGoM grants some relief to cellcos |
| 23 Jul 2012 |
Reliance scraps Globalcom IPO |
| 19 Jul 2012 |
More delays for spectrum auction |
| 18 Jul 2012 |
Aircel plans for 4G launch |
| 16 Jul 2012 |
TRAI analysis expects INR0.05 tariff hike; report flawed and non-transparent, says COAI |
| 16 Jul 2012 |
Telenor and Unitech to look for amicable split |
| 16 Jul 2012 |
Delhi High Court raises the (SMS) roof |
| 12 Jul 2012 |
Aircel sale rumoured, cellco will not bid for 2G spectrum |
| 12 Jul 2012 |
Spectrum auction knocked back, EGoM to make recommendations on price tag |
| 9 Jul 2012 |
RCOM sets price for Singapore IPO |
| 6 Jul 2012 |
August deadline ‘not possible’ for 2G auction |
| 5 Jul 2012 |
DoT releases sketchy 2G auction info, still waiting on EGoM for price |
| 4 Jul 2012 |
BSNL inks expansion deal with ZTE and Alca-Lu |
| 3 Jul 2012 |
COAI threatens DoT with law suit for not putting up TTSL spectrum for sale |
| 3 Jul 2012 |
TDSAT gives split verdict on 3G roaming agreements |
| 2 Jul 2012 |
Spectrum decision looms as EGoM gets new head |
| 29 Jun 2012 |
CBI reopens Tata Idea case |
| 29 Jun 2012 |
Telcos face USD280m fines for under-reporting revenues |
| 27 Jun 2012 |
Nobody’s home: DoT threatens closed-down cellco with fines |
| 25 Jun 2012 |
Delays hit operators’ wallets |
| 22 Jun 2012 |
Cellcos left waiting for spectrum price decision |
| 20 Jun 2012 |
DoT concerned over BIPA threats |
| 20 Jun 2012 |
Operators wade into 3G price war |
| 18 Jun 2012 |
Sistema cuts back spending as investor patience wears thin |
| 15 Jun 2012 |
DoT seeks peace terms with cellcos; Russia sets up SWG to protect investment in India |
| 14 Jun 2012 |
Military occupation of spectrum holds up refarming plans; banks approve spectrum mortgaging |
| 14 Jun 2012 |
Infratel to go green |
| 13 Jun 2012 |
RCOM gets green light for Globalcom IPO |
| 12 Jun 2012 |
Government tweaks 2G proposals, may abandon controversial spectrum price hike |
| 6 Jun 2012 |
Cellcos look to stop refarming |
| 1 Jun 2012 |
Telenor may participate in re-auction of licences |
| 31 May 2012 |
Bharti Airtel inks IP access network deal with Alcatel-Lucent |
| 31 May 2012 |
Federal cabinet approves National Telecom Policy |
| 29 May 2012 |
SSTL posts revenue growth and smaller net loss |
| 28 May 2012 |
Reliance posts fourth quarter results, seeks to lower debt |
| 28 May 2012 |
Telecom Commission calls for study on auction base price |
| 25 May 2012 |
Bharti to buy 49% stake in Qualcomm's BWA units |
| 23 May 2012 |
DoT shows no mercy; raises spectrum price further, rules out staggered payments or financial assistance |
| 22 May 2012 |
Bharti to buy out Qualcomm’s Indian partners in TD-LTE venture |
| 21 May 2012 |
Another one bites the dust, investors cut off Augere’s Indian operations |
| 17 May 2012 |
TRAI calls for DoT to reject industry protests and stand by recommendations |
| 16 May 2012 |
Fresh threats over TRAI proposals |
| 15 May 2012 |
TRAI suggests FDI cap of 74% for towercos |
| 14 May 2012 |
TRAI lowers proposed CDMA spectrum price, but not GSM; Norwegian minister questions further investment in India |
| 9 May 2012 |
SingTel’s aggregate mobile base climbs to 445m in Q1 |
| 2 May 2012 |
BSNL wants refund for WiMAX frequencies |
| 2 May 2012 |
Operators protest TRAI recommendations |
| 2 May 2012 |
Bharti profits drop 29% despite rising revenues |
| 1 May 2012 |
Telenor writes-down Indian assets, threatens to withdraw over TRAI recommendations |
| 30 Apr 2012 |
Rising OPEX eats into Idea’s profit |
| 30 Apr 2012 |
Vodafone to drum up INR3bn |
| 25 Apr 2012 |
SC grants slight reprieve, but TRAI proposals unsettle market |
| 24 Apr 2012 |
Sector balks at TRAI recommendations |
| 24 Apr 2012 |
Telenor premature in FIPB talks |
| 23 Apr 2012 |
Telenor’s Indian cup half full; in talks with new partners |
| 20 Apr 2012 |
TRAI recommends no change to exit policy |
| 20 Apr 2012 |
Indian troubles to lead to USD1bn writedown for Sistema |
| 19 Apr 2012 |
RAW warns DoT over Huawei dealings |
| 19 Apr 2012 |
Rebranded ministry a godsend |
| 19 Apr 2012 |
BRICS-US cable project gains Chinese, South African support |
| 18 Apr 2012 |
Vodafone to seek international arbitration |
| 17 Apr 2012 |
TDSAT dismisses COAI plea |
| 13 Apr 2012 |
SSTL records 136% jump in revenues for 2011 |
| 13 Apr 2012 |
TRAI orders outgoing cellcos to continue services until June |
| 13 Apr 2012 |
CLB passes Uninor row to Singapore; Telenor to fight decision in India |
| 11 Apr 2012 |
Loop Telecom closes, demanding INR38bn; Loop Mobile unaffected |
| 10 Apr 2012 |
Bharti launches India’s first LTE network |
| 10 Apr 2012 |
RCOM gets ‘in principle’ approval for Globalcom IPO |
| 10 Apr 2012 |
Axiata halts Tikona acquisition talks |
| 5 Apr 2012 |
Apex court throws out 2G appeals; cellco remains ‘in the Loop’ |
| 4 Apr 2012 |
Unitech bows out of telecoms sector |
| 4 Apr 2012 |
Bharti says ‘this month’ for LTE launch |
| 2 Apr 2012 |
TRAI blacklists four telemarketing companies for spam messages |
| 30 Mar 2012 |
Parliament fears illegal networks are ‘mushrooming’ |
| 30 Mar 2012 |
SSTL looks to raise INR60bn; leaders expect amicable resolution |
| 29 Mar 2012 |
Unitech shares frozen; Telenor presses for compensation |
| 29 Mar 2012 |
India may relax VoIP laws |
| 28 Mar 2012 |
Russian diplomats might swing case for SSTL |
| 27 Mar 2012 |
DoT to issue notices over 3G roaming; TRAI recommends keeping operator’s cash |
| 23 Mar 2012 |
Unitech open to selling stake, but disagrees with price |
| 22 Mar 2012 |
Tata completes round-the-world cable network ring |
| 22 Mar 2012 |
Airtel and Idea accused of wrongly refusing port requests |
| 20 Mar 2012 |
RCOM eyes submarine cable IPO |
| 19 Mar 2012 |
TRAI moves against Loop for MNP infraction |
| 19 Mar 2012 |
Bharti moves to eliminate dependence on diesel generators in Africa |
| 16 Mar 2012 |
DoT issues ISP licence to Qualcomm |
| 14 Mar 2012 |
Unitech told to buy-out or sell-out |
| 13 Mar 2012 |
DoT sketches timeline for 2G tenders |
| 13 Mar 2012 |
Bharti set to launch 4G by end-March? |
| 13 Mar 2012 |
CLB to arbitrate Uninor row |
| 9 Mar 2012 |
TRAI releases consultation paper on 2G auction |
| 8 Mar 2012 |
NTP to be reviewed by cabinet; irks US traders |
| 7 Mar 2012 |
Sistema expands 3G footprint |
| 5 Mar 2012 |
DoT challenges Supreme Court 2G ruling |
| 2 Mar 2012 |
VTL looks to weather 2G storm |
| 2 Mar 2012 |
MTNL launches FTTH services |
| 1 Mar 2012 |
Airtel inks TD-LTE deal with NSN |
| 29 Feb 2012 |
Sistema threatens Indian government over SSTL licences |
| 28 Feb 2012 |
TRAI forbids cancellation of port requests |
| 27 Feb 2012 |
BSNL officials investigated over WiMAX fraud |
| 24 Feb 2012 |
RCOM looks to reclaim INR12bn from Etisalat; Etisalat sues local partner |
| 23 Feb 2012 |
Another one bites the dust: Etisalat shuts down Indian arm |
| 22 Feb 2012 |
STel to shut down |
| 20 Feb 2012 |
DoT looks for 2G delay |
| 17 Feb 2012 |
Cellcos battle over 2G auction process |
| 16 Feb 2012 |
Telenor in acrimonious divorce from Unitech, seeks new Indian partner |
| 14 Feb 2012 |
TRAI to cap foreign ownership of towercos |
| 13 Feb 2012 |
Russian diplomats weigh-in for Sistema; Uninor asks for restrictions on bidders |
| 10 Feb 2012 |
Etisalat profit hit by impairment charge on India ops |
| 10 Feb 2012 |
TDSAT upholds RCom fine |
| 9 Feb 2012 |
Batelco the first casualty of licence revocation |
| 8 Feb 2012 |
Batelco ‘reviews sustainability’ of Indian unit following licence cancellations |
| 8 Feb 2012 |
Cellcos tap diplomatic channels over licence dispute |
| 8 Feb 2012 |
DoT issues show cause notices over understated earnings |
| 8 Feb 2012 |
Bharti African operations cross 50m subscriber mark |
| 7 Feb 2012 |
TRAI launches 2G spectrum auction; Uninor readies strategy |
| 2 Feb 2012 |
India’s Supreme Court orders return of 122 2G mobile concessions |
| 31 Jan 2012 |
Telecom Commission approves 2G spectrum sharing only |
| 26 Jan 2012 |
Uninor to launch NLD network via leasing deal with TTSL |
| 24 Jan 2012 |
Etisalat DB’s mobile network disrupted after RCOM halts access to its towers |
| 24 Jan 2012 |
Idea’s net profit drops as 3G investment continues |
| 23 Jan 2012 |
Bharti Airtel extends managed services deal with NSN for five years |
| 20 Jan 2012 |
Court rules that Vodafone is not liable for USD2.2bn Indian tax bill |
| 20 Jan 2012 |
FIPB grants security clearance to Verizon India for stake transfer |
| 19 Jan 2012 |
Telecom Commission submits recommendations on new telecoms policy |
| 18 Jan 2012 |
Axiata considering acquisition of stake in Indian broadband operator? |
| 12 Jan 2012 |
BSNL eyes tower outsourcing, fibre bandwidth auction as options to cut costs and boost revenue |
| 6 Jan 2012 |
DoT set to terminate six of Idea’s concessions? |
| 5 Jan 2012 |
DoT asks Law Ministry to examine policy proposals |
| 23 Dec 2011 |
India to block 3G roaming agreements? |
| 22 Dec 2011 |
BSNL mobile tender draws major equipment vendors |
| 20 Dec 2011 |
Airtel boosts minimum fixed broadband speeds to 2Mbps in select areas |
| 19 Dec 2011 |
DoT issuing show cause notices for cancellation of 35 mobile concessions |
| 15 Dec 2011 |
Airtel, Vodafone and Idea press for first claim to 900MHz spectrum on licence renewal |
| 14 Dec 2011 |
TTSL and Aircel halt 3G roaming deal |
| 13 Dec 2011 |
TDSAT directs fixed line duo to pay part of fine for ILD licence violation |
| 8 Dec 2011 |
BSNL’s offer to hand back BWA frequencies accepted in-principle by DoT |
| 7 Dec 2011 |
India’s Finance Ministry to step in over spectrum vacation issues |
| 6 Dec 2011 |
TDSAT tells DoT to reconsider fines against Idea Cellular |
| 5 Dec 2011 |
BSNL to lease tower infrastructure to private operators |
| 29 Nov 2011 |
DoT and operators to meet over 3G roaming issue |
| 28 Nov 2011 |
Airtel expands managed services deal with Ericsson |
| 24 Nov 2011 |
USOF misuse claims being examined by Indian state |
| 23 Nov 2011 |
Operators call on PM to intervene in 3G roaming issue |
| 18 Nov 2011 |
New telecoms policy expected in January |
| 17 Nov 2011 |
Tata, Nawras launch TGN-Gulf cable system |
| 7 Nov 2011 |
DoT mulling financial penalties for rural rollout delays? |
| 4 Nov 2011 |
Bharti sees seventh straight profit drop as financing costs and forex losses bite |
| 4 Nov 2011 |
TRAI proposes easing of M&A regulation |
| 3 Nov 2011 |
Extra funding approved for BSNL’s armed forces network rollout |
| 2 Nov 2011 |
TRAI recommends phased removal of termination charges |
| 2 Nov 2011 |
Telstra set for Indian excursion in early 2012 |
| 25 Oct 2011 |
DoT agrees to create SPV for rural broadband network rollout |
| 24 Oct 2011 |
DoT to open bidding for Maoist region mobile network rollout to multiple operators |
| 20 Oct 2011 |
TTSL to integrate all services under the Tata DoCoMo banner |
| 19 Oct 2011 |
Indian cabinet expected to approve rural fibre broadband project |
| 19 Oct 2011 |
Qualcomm to get ISP licence after all |
| 17 Oct 2011 |
BSNL to step up invest in fixed voice business |
| 17 Oct 2011 |
DoT rebuffs TRAI’s plans for ten-digit numbering |
| 13 Oct 2011 |
Airtel to contract multiple vendors for its BWA spectrum deployment? |
| 12 Oct 2011 |
Unitech files a petition against Telenor as dispute escalates |
| 12 Oct 2011 |
DoT unit claims 3G roaming agreements are unlawful |
| 11 Oct 2011 |
India unveils draft telecom policy |
| 10 Oct 2011 |
Augere deploying TD-LTE with Ericsson |
| 6 Oct 2011 |
Reliance Globalcom enhances FEA/FALCON capacity |
| 5 Oct 2011 |
DoT to object to Tata Communication setup of two new subsidiaries? |
| 4 Oct 2011 |
BSNL looking to hand back BWA spectrum? |
| 3 Oct 2011 |
BSNL hunting for private company to operate its tower infrastructure |
| 3 Oct 2011 |
TDSAT calls on BSNL to halt disconnections over interconnection charge dispute |
| 30 Sep 2011 |
No IPO for Bharti Infratel this fiscal year, says executive |
| 29 Sep 2011 |
TDSAT stays DoT ruling on Qualcomm’s BWA licence |
| 26 Sep 2011 |
3G roaming pacts to be investigated by TRAI |
| 26 Sep 2011 |
TRAI requests further information on recent tariff increases |
| 23 Sep 2011 |
DoT rejects Qualcomm’s concession application |
| 22 Sep 2011 |
Aircel to restructure business into two new divisions |
| 21 Sep 2011 |
Sterlite Technologies bags broadband rollout contract from BSNL |
| 20 Sep 2011 |
FIPB clears Vodafone Essar stake transfer |
| 19 Sep 2011 |
BSNL considering scrapping latest GSM tender? |
| 15 Sep 2011 |
Bharti Airtel aims for USD5 billion in revenue from Africa by May 2013 |
| 14 Sep 2011 |
DoT delays issuing Qualcomm’s Indian BWA concession amid bid concerns |
| 13 Sep 2011 |
Vodafone pays INR39 billion tax bill for March 2011 Vodafone Essar stake purchase under protest |
| 9 Sep 2011 |
Batelco mulling STel stake sale |
| 8 Sep 2011 |
Vodafone Essar and IBM renew outsourcing deal |
| 5 Sep 2011 |
DoT to invite cellcos to bid to rollout wireless infrastructure in Maoist areas |
| 2 Sep 2011 |
Rev B embraced by Sistema Shyam, Tata Teleservices |
| 1 Sep 2011 |
TTSL and Vanu sign agreement for coverage and capacity expansion in four circles |
| 31 Aug 2011 |
BSNL suggests rollout of a wholesale mobile network in rural regions |
| 26 Aug 2011 |
TRAI asks cellcos to explain rationale behind recent call charge hikes |
| 24 Aug 2011 |
TRAI launches IMT-Advanced consultation |
| 22 Aug 2011 |
Supreme Court rejects TTSL petition relating to rivals’ extra 2G spectrum |
| 19 Aug 2011 |
RCOM’s valuation of Infatel stake USD1bn too high |
| 18 Aug 2011 |
TRAI to investigate operators for breaching MNP regulations |
| 17 Aug 2011 |
BSNL, MTNL join Aircel in increasing readiness for 4G LTE |
| 17 Aug 2011 |
RCOM close to finalising sale of tower subsidiary |
| 10 Aug 2011 |
Aircel and Huawei complete TD-LTE trial in India |
| 10 Aug 2011 |
Sale of government stake in Bharti Hexacom off? |
| 9 Aug 2011 |
BSNL and ZTE ink broadband project partnership agreement |
| 8 Aug 2011 |
MTNL close to concluding 3G roaming deal with TTSL and Aircel? |
| 5 Aug 2011 |
RCOM fined for halting rural telephony services |
| 4 Aug 2011 |
Airtel reports sixth quarterly drop in net profit in a row |
| 4 Aug 2011 |
India’s Supreme Court begins hearing on Vodafone tax case |
| 3 Aug 2011 |
India’s Telecom Commission unveils raft of policy decisions |
| 2 Aug 2011 |
SSTL extends managed services contract with Ericsson |
| 27 Jul 2011 |
TTSL to combine CDMA and GSM services |
| 22 Jul 2011 |
Bharti inks managed services/network modernisation deals with Ericsson |
| 20 Jul 2011 |
Ericsson and ZTE ink managed services deals with Aircel |
| 19 Jul 2011 |
3G Breaks India’s Bandwidth Bottleneck |
| 18 Jul 2011 |
Uninor seeking extra 2G spectrum in eight circles |
| 14 Jul 2011 |
Airtel, Vodafone and Idea reportedly ink 3G roaming deal |
| 13 Jul 2011 |
Bharti Airtel inks ten-year deal with IBM for IT solutions for African employees |
| 11 Jul 2011 |
BSNL launches tender for 14.37 million GSM lines |
| 5 Jul 2011 |
DoT ordered to hand over 2G spectrum in Delhi to TTSL |
| 5 Jul 2011 |
MTNL opens tender for INR15 billion loan |
| 27 Jun 2011 |
Bharti Airtel unveils restructuring plan |
| 27 Jun 2011 |
NSN expects Indian BWA spectrum winners to start signing network rollout deals soon |
| 17 Jun 2011 |
DoT tells TRAI that its method of assessing cellco’s network rollouts was flawed |
| 13 Jun 2011 |
DoT could decide on licence cancellations within a month |
| 9 Jun 2011 |
Airtel in talks with potential partners for African tower companies |
| 8 Jun 2011 |
TRAI looking for three more months to decide on interconnection regime |
| 3 Jun 2011 |
USD1bn rural broadband subsidy on the cards? |
| 2 Jun 2011 |
Airtel hands Huawei African 2G/3G network upgrade and expansion contract |
| 26 May 2011 |
TRAI says 10m switched under MNP |
| 25 May 2011 |
Bharti sets USD1bn African budget in 2011 |
| 19 May 2011 |
ZTE inks EV-DO Rev.B Phase 2 rollout deal with SSTL |
| 18 May 2011 |
MTS India expands mobile broadband coverage |
| 17 May 2011 |
India to offer around 160MHz of BWA spectrum next year |
| 16 May 2011 |
BSNL and MTNL directed to ‘synergise’ operations |
| 11 May 2011 |
DoT looks to cancel fewer licences than recommended by the TRAI |
| 5 May 2011 |
Bharti Airtel profit slips due to rebranding costs and increased spectrum charges |
| 27 Apr 2011 |
DoT seeking Finance Ministry’s approval for BSNL compensation |
| 26 Apr 2011 |
DoT fines Idea, Spice for alleged rollout delays |
| 26 Apr 2011 |
DoT committee gives nod to one-off excess spectrum charges |
| 21 Apr 2011 |
Indian cellcos continue to expand 3G coverage |
| 20 Apr 2011 |
Vodafone Group mulling Indian IPO next year? |
| 12 Apr 2011 |
SingTel’s Airtel stake reaches 32.25% |
| 8 Apr 2011 |
Essar may seek more for sale of stake in Vodafone Essar |
| 7 Apr 2011 |
Government panel proposes BSNL/MTNL/ITI merger |
| 7 Apr 2011 |
Aircel, Etisalat DB and SSTL all receive licence termination notices from DoT |
| 6 Apr 2011 |
Bharti extends 3G to Andhra Pradesh as it passes the two million subscriber mark |
| 4 Apr 2011 |
India’s CBI charges former telecoms minister in 2G licence scandal |
| 1 Apr 2011 |
Idea unveils Haryana as next 3G-enabled region |
| 31 Mar 2011 |
India’s national broadband policy to be sent for Cabinet approval shortly |
| 31 Mar 2011 |
SSTL completes share issuance to Russian government |
| 31 Mar 2011 |
Vodafone to acquire Essar Group’s stake in Indian mobile network JV |
| 30 Mar 2011 |
TTSL plans stake sale; funds to be spent on network expansion |
| 29 Mar 2011 |
Idea details 3G coverage targets, will spend INR42 billion on rollout |
| 28 Mar 2011 |
As Idea launches commercial 3G services, is a spectrum sharing deal with Bharti and Vodafone Essar close? |
| 25 Mar 2011 |
DoT to issue 20 more notices on licence cancellation |
| 24 Mar 2011 |
India’s digital dividend spectrum up for grabs in 2012? |
| 21 Mar 2011 |
MoD calling for larger spectrum allocation? |
| 18 Mar 2011 |
Bharti Airtel to acquire Qualcomm’s Indian BWA concessions? |
| 17 Mar 2011 |
Vodafone Essar introduces 3G in Uttar Pradesh (East) |
| 15 Mar 2011 |
Switched on: Bharti launches IPTV service |
| 15 Mar 2011 |
BSNL calls for renewal of annual USOF subsidy |
| 14 Mar 2011 |
Spectrum vacation issue to be referred to group of ministers |
| 14 Mar 2011 |
RCOM launches 3G in Bihar, confirms launch plans for Orissa |
| 10 Mar 2011 |
Loop calls on government to auction its licence |
| 9 Mar 2011 |
DoT mulling annual subsidy for BSNL, MTNL |
| 8 Mar 2011 |
GSM cellcos to be required to hand back excess spectrum on renewing licences? |
| 3 Mar 2011 |
Bharti clocks up half a million 3G subscribers |
| 28 Feb 2011 |
Vodafone Essar enjoys biggest gain from MNP |
| 25 Feb 2011 |
FIPB approves SSTL’s application for NLD licence |
| 24 Feb 2011 |
Vodafone Essar aims for 3G launch by end of March |
| 23 Feb 2011 |
Aircel inaugurates 3G offering in Chennai, ten more circles due for launch within a week |
| 23 Feb 2011 |
BSNL and MTNL merger back on the cards? |
| 23 Feb 2011 |
DoT considers revoking six of Idea’s licences, may yet issue fines related to spectrum cross-holding |
| 14 Feb 2011 |
MTNL narrows losses in the last three months of 2010 |
| 10 Feb 2011 |
TRAI sends 2G spectrum pricing recommendations to DoT |
| 9 Feb 2011 |
TRAI reveals first MNP figures |
| 8 Feb 2011 |
Bharti considers creation of tower companies in Africa |
| 7 Feb 2011 |
Bharti, RCOM look to pull out of USOF activities |
| 2 Feb 2011 |
Currency losses dent Bharti’s third-quarter net profit |
| 2 Feb 2011 |
RCOM told to pay 50% of increased spectrum charge |
| 1 Feb 2011 |
Indus Towers targets 5,000 new towers a year for the next five years |
| 31 Jan 2011 |
Indian authorities to delink 2G spectrum from new licences |
| 28 Jan 2011 |
SSTL and Videocon told to pay 60% of rollout delay penalty by TDSAT |
| 27 Jan 2011 |
INR2.16 billion already paid to Indian government relating to rollout delay claims |
| 26 Jan 2011 |
Vodafone refutes claims that it objects to Essar’s IPO plans |
| 25 Jan 2011 |
Idea posts increases in net profit, revenue in 3Q 2010 as customer numbers rise |
| 24 Jan 2011 |
Bharti announces 3G plans; launches in Karnataka |
| 20 Jan 2011 |
MNP available nationwide in India from today |
| 19 Jan 2011 |
RCOM raises funds for refinancing 3G payments |
| 19 Jan 2011 |
Vodafone seeks investigation of Essar’s reverse listing |
| 18 Jan 2011 |
Reliance Globalcom contracts Ciena for fibre-optic upgrade |
| 17 Jan 2011 |
IBM and Bharti Airtel ink ten-year partnership deal |
| 14 Jan 2011 |
RCOM intros 3G service in Punjab |
| 13 Jan 2011 |
SingTel ups stake fractionally in soon-to-be 3G Bharti |
| 12 Jan 2011 |
Private operators balk at BSNL’s 3G roaming terms |
| 11 Jan 2011 |
BSNL and NSN ink SDH transmission equipment deal |
| 11 Jan 2011 |
Supreme Court issues notice to eleven telcos, TRAI following public interest litigation |
| 10 Jan 2011 |
TDSAT asks Uninor to pay 60% of penalty for allegedly missing rollout deadline |
| 5 Jan 2011 |
Uninor calls on TDSAT in matter of alleged failure to meet rollout deadlines |
| 4 Jan 2011 |
DoT to consult on spectrum trading, sharing mechanism |
| 30 Dec 2010 |
DoT consults on legal ramifications of licence cancellations |
| 30 Dec 2010 |
Bharti Airtel, China Telecom launch underground fibre cable |
| 29 Dec 2010 |
India to introduce ‘anti-dumping’ duty on Chinese telecoms equipment |
| 23 Dec 2010 |
Idea Cellular contracts NSN for 3G network |
| 22 Dec 2010 |
DoT asks private cellcos to stop offering non-voice 3G services |
| 21 Dec 2010 |
SSTL confirms 20% stake sale plan to Russian government |
| 16 Dec 2010 |
India’s Supreme Court extends examination of 2G licensing |
| 15 Dec 2010 |
No additional funding for armed forces fibre network project, says Finance Ministry |
| 14 Dec 2010 |
RCOM inaugurates commercial 3G services in four cities |
| 13 Dec 2010 |
TRAI suggests 38 2G concessions be cancelled; 31 more to be examined |
| 13 Dec 2010 |
IMEWE submarine cable begins commercial operations |
| 10 Dec 2010 |
MTNL aims to complete 3G roaming deals within a month |
| 9 Dec 2010 |
TRAI releases National Broadband Plan |
| 8 Dec 2010 |
Vodafone Essar selects Wipro for fixed line support services |
| 7 Dec 2010 |
Aircel joins complainants over 2G spectrum usage charge increase |
| 7 Dec 2010 |
BSNL seeking more funding for armed forces network? |
| 2 Dec 2010 |
Qualcomm to inaugurate BWA services by mid-2011 |
| 30 Nov 2010 |
DoT set to issue notices to operators regarding 2008 licence awards |
| 26 Nov 2010 |
MNP introduced in Haryana, nationwide launch set for 20 January 2011 |
| 25 Nov 2010 |
BSNL looks set for WiMAX grant |
| 24 Nov 2010 |
DoT preparing to offer USO funding for wireless broadband rollouts |
| 22 Nov 2010 |
Bharti rebrands African subsidiaries |
| 22 Nov 2010 |
Aircel reveals full 3G vendor list; commercial launch in January 2011 |
| 19 Nov 2010 |
TRAI recommends cancellation of 62 2G licences |
| 18 Nov 2010 |
MTNL inks trio of equipment deals |
| 17 Nov 2010 |
Bharti aims for 100 million African subs within two years |
| 16 Nov 2010 |
Aircel inks deal with Ericsson for 3G network rollout |
| 15 Nov 2010 |
Vodafone ordered to pay INR25 billion deposit as tax case rumbles on |
| 15 Nov 2010 |
Bharti set to unveil new branding |
| 15 Nov 2010 |
RCOM’s net profit tumbles as competition continues |
| 12 Nov 2010 |
Alca-Lu, ZTE look set to snag BSNL GSM tenders |
| 11 Nov 2010 |
BSNL to sell surplus fibre capacity |
| 11 Nov 2010 |
CAG claims 2G sale mistakes cost India almost USD40bn |
| 10 Nov 2010 |
TTSL expects 20% of its subscribers to switch to 3G |
| 10 Nov 2010 |
Bharti sees 2G net profit drop on tariff cuts |
| 9 Nov 2010 |
Reliance Industries looks to increase funds for Infotel |
| 8 Nov 2010 |
TTSL sees claim for first refusal on 2G spectrum rejected |
| 5 Nov 2010 |
BSNL to expand 3G coverage; targets 2.5 million new subs by March 2011 |
| 4 Nov 2010 |
MTNL posts net loss as wage costs rise |
| 4 Nov 2010 |
GSM operators suggest MNP introduction be delayed to January 2011 |
| 3 Nov 2010 |
TTSL set to launch 3G in nine circles this week |
| 3 Nov 2010 |
BSNL union points finger at western vendors for network rollout, upgrade delays |
| 3 Nov 2010 |
DoT panel says BSNL IPO should wait at least two more years |
| 1 Nov 2010 |
MNP set to launch in Haryana from 25 November |
| 1 Nov 2010 |
Aircel completes Indian GSM footprint with Rajasthan launch |
| 1 Nov 2010 |
DoT sets deadline for subscriber re-verification in Assam, North East |
| 28 Oct 2010 |
BSNL set to tender for ADSL2+ supplier |
| 27 Oct 2010 |
Qualcomm to sell Indian BWA spectrum? |
| 26 Oct 2010 |
Price war impacts Idea’s second quarter profit; 3G expected to boost revenues |
| 25 Oct 2010 |
Supreme Court stays 2G spectrum hike ruling |
| 22 Oct 2010 |
DoCoMo expresses concern over govt’s spectrum allocation plan |
| 21 Oct 2010 |
Vodafone Essar targets 1Q11 launch for 3G |
| 20 Oct 2010 |
NSN trials TD-LTE in India |
| 19 Oct 2010 |
TRAI likely to submit new 2G spectrum proposals by end-October |
| 18 Oct 2010 |
COAI reports Indian GSM subscriber numbers for September 2010 |
| 14 Oct 2010 |
Vodafone Essar inks 3G rollout deals with NSN, Ericsson |
| 12 Oct 2010 |
TTSL announces date for 3G service launch |
| 8 Oct 2010 |
BSNL, MTNL ordered to continue placing 30% of equipment orders with ITI |
| 6 Oct 2010 |
BSNL threatens to scale back rural WiMAX project |
| 5 Oct 2010 |
Bangladesh-India terrestrial fibre link could be launched next month |
| 4 Oct 2010 |
Four bidders for BSNL’s GSM line tender |
| 4 Oct 2010 |
DoT’s legal advisor backs TRAI’s 2G spectrum allocation proposals |
| 1 Oct 2010 |
More than 100 requests for 2G spectrum still with the DoT |
| 30 Sep 2010 |
Aircel aims for 3G launch in 1Q 2011, targets 7.5 million subscribers in first year |
| 30 Sep 2010 |
China Telecom, Tata, RCOM, Bharti planning India-China cable |
| 29 Sep 2010 |
RCOM restarts talks for Infratel stake sale |
| 28 Sep 2010 |
BSNL and MTNL considering allowing private operators to roam on 3G networks |
| 27 Sep 2010 |
DoT likely to consult Finance Ministry on 2G licence issues |
| 24 Sep 2010 |
BT to hand back Indian long-distance licence |
| 23 Sep 2010 |
BSNL IPO on hold as a result of financial woes |
| 21 Sep 2010 |
Ministry of Corporate Affairs instigates probe into Telenor’s stake in Uninor |
| 20 Sep 2010 |
Bharti to ink ten-year outsourcing deal with IBM |
| 20 Sep 2010 |
SSTL calls on Huawei, ZTE and Ericsson for network management |
| 17 Sep 2010 |
Bharti Airtel mulling 3G partnership deal? |
| 17 Sep 2010 |
BSNL’s WiMAX franchisee plans could face hold-up |
| 16 Sep 2010 |
RCOM inks 2G/3G equipment deal with ZTE |
| 15 Sep 2010 |
Vodafone lodges tax appeal with Delhi’s Supreme Court |
| 14 Sep 2010 |
Indian telecoms minister given ten days to respond to spectrum allocation claims |
| 9 Sep 2010 |
Mumbai court finds Vodafone liable for tax |
| 9 Sep 2010 |
Russian government approves SSTL investment plan |
| 8 Sep 2010 |
TRAI will not take over spectrum management, Raja says |
| 7 Sep 2010 |
RCOM and GTL call off tower deal |
| 7 Sep 2010 |
Telenor in for the long haul in India |
| 6 Sep 2010 |
BSNL calls on ZTE for WiMAX equipment |
| 3 Sep 2010 |
Tata sources Huawei for five 3G circles |
| 2 Sep 2010 |
DoT doles out 3G spectrum |
| 1 Sep 2010 |
Idea could see delay in Punjab 3G launch |
| 27 Aug 2010 |
Runcom and Liberty JV stride out into 4G market |
| 27 Aug 2010 |
Aircel expands to Gujarat |
| 27 Aug 2010 |
Essar calls off IPO proposal for Vodafone Essar stake |
| 24 Aug 2010 |
TTSL inks 3G deal with NSN |
| 23 Aug 2010 |
Indian CDMA operators face wait for additional 3G spectrum |
| 20 Aug 2010 |
Qualcomm mulling vendor option for Indian wireless broadband rollout |
| 20 Aug 2010 |
Indian government allows BSNL to order Chinese equipment |
| 16 Aug 2010 |
RCOM net profit slumps 85% in 1Q 2010 |
| 13 Aug 2010 |
Rising staff costs affect MTNL’s profitability |
| 12 Aug 2010 |
DoT blocks new service launches from operators unprepared for MNP |
| 11 Aug 2010 |
Bharti 1Q profit falls on higher interest costs and forex losses |
| 11 Aug 2010 |
NTT DoCoMo mulling further TTSL investment? |
| 10 Aug 2010 |
MHA calls for 3G services to be halted |
| 9 Aug 2010 |
Aircel launches GSM services in Punjab |
| 5 Aug 2010 |
DoT calls on Syniverse to oversee MNP nationwide |
| 3 Aug 2010 |
TTSL introduces GSM-based services in Rajasthan |
| 2 Aug 2010 |
BSNL reveals first ever annual net loss |
| 2 Aug 2010 |
Qualcomm sells 26% stake in Indian operation |
| 30 Jul 2010 |
Uninor extends GPRS offerings to four more circles |
| 28 Jul 2010 |
Vodafone Essar eyes 3G launch by end-2010 |
| 27 Jul 2010 |
Indian mobile trade bodies file challenge over TDSAT carrier charge ruling |
| 27 Jul 2010 |
Ericsson and Radius Infratel sign FTTH agreement |
| 26 Jul 2010 |
TRAI says MNP deadline should remain in place |
| 23 Jul 2010 |
Idea 1Q net profit slumps on new service launches, falling call prices |
| 22 Jul 2010 |
DoT to call on Idea to surrender disputed licences |
| 19 Jul 2010 |
Etisalat and RCOM reportedly closing in on deal |
| 16 Jul 2010 |
Government blacklists foreign equipment vendors |
| 15 Jul 2010 |
DoT rejects BSNL plea for lower spectrum, licence charges |
| 14 Jul 2010 |
India’s Supreme Court could cancel RCOM interconnect agreement |
| 13 Jul 2010 |
MHA reprimands J&K operators over subscriber verification failures |
| 13 Jul 2010 |
TTSL withdraws from COAI amid claims of bias |
| 8 Jul 2010 |
Government hopes to clear path for BSNL reorganisation |
| 7 Jul 2010 |
Telecom Commission to discuss key issues facing Indian telecoms market |
| 6 Jul 2010 |
Raja recommends waiving BSNL, MTNL 3G fees |
| 6 Jul 2010 |
RCOM to become Asia’s largest triple-play provider via Digicable purchase |
| 5 Jul 2010 |
BSNL mulling outsourcing 3G services |
| 5 Jul 2010 |
PMO calls for network rollout details |
| 2 Jul 2010 |
DoT delays MNP implementation deadline once again |
| 2 Jul 2010 |
Ericsson claims first Indian LTE TDD trial |
| 30 Jun 2010 |
TTSL presses for 3G spectrum allocation delay |
| 29 Jun 2010 |
MTN rumoured to be in talks with Loop Telecom |
| 28 Jun 2010 |
Reliance sells towers to GTL in order to cut debt |
| 25 Jun 2010 |
MTNL offers 3G roaming option to alternative operators |
| 24 Jun 2010 |
BSNL requests time for BWA spectrum payment |
| 23 Jun 2010 |
BSNL to launch trio of tenders |
| 21 Jun 2010 |
DoT says 3G refund for BSNL, MTNL unlikely |
| 18 Jun 2010 |
Aircel boosts GSM footprint |
| 15 Jun 2010 |
RCOM set to hive off tower subsidiary |
| 14 Jun 2010 |
Reliance Industries grabs Infotel Broadband Services for USD1 billion |
| 11 Jun 2010 |
Indian BWA auctions concludes; Infotel bags pan-India licence |
| 9 Jun 2010 |
Bharti targets 100 million African subscribers by 2013 as it closes Zain deal |
| 7 Jun 2010 |
Reliance confirms 26% stake sale plan |
| 2 Jun 2010 |
Etisalat looking to grab 25% stake in RCOM? |
| 2 Jun 2010 |
Uninor inaugurates commercial services in five new circles |
| 27 May 2010 |
STel to spend INR7 billion on 3G spectrum and rollout |
| 25 May 2010 |
India’s wireless broadband spectrum auction gets underway |
| 24 May 2010 |
BSNL launches tender for 5.5 million GSM lines |
| 20 May 2010 |
Indian 3G auction closes, seven of nine bidders grab concessions |
| 19 May 2010 |
TRAI tells MoC that 2G spectrum pricing proposals are ‘a work in progress’ |
| 17 May 2010 |
RCOM revenue, net profit tumble as tariff war rages on |
| 11 May 2010 |
TRAI recommends allowing majority stakes to be sold within first three years |
| 10 May 2010 |
RCOM to launch IPTV services in Delhi and Mumbai |
| 30 Apr 2010 |
Indian authorities blocking equipment acquisitions from China |
| 28 Apr 2010 |
Bharti posts first quarterly drop in profit in three years |
| 26 Apr 2010 |
SSTL selects ALUMS for three-circle managed services contract |
| 26 Apr 2010 |
Uninor inaugurates pre-paid GPRS services |
| 23 Apr 2010 |
MTNL inaugurates 3G mobile IPTV |
| 21 Apr 2010 |
Ministerial group to consider BSNL stake sale, employees call off strike |
| 20 Apr 2010 |
DoT rebuffs SSTL request for more CDMA spectrum |
| 15 Apr 2010 |
Indian 4G auction already under consideration? |
| 13 Apr 2010 |
SSTL expects up to USD800 million investment fund from Russia |
| 12 Apr 2010 |
Indian operators start bidding for 3G spectrum |
| 9 Apr 2010 |
DoT revokes ByCell’s GSM licences |
| 8 Apr 2010 |
BSNL may get deferred 3G payment option, refund |
| 31 Mar 2010 |
3G and WiMAX bid applicants given regulatory nod |
| 31 Mar 2010 |
Bharti inks agreement for Zain’s African subsidiaries |
| 31 Mar 2010 |
Bharti awards USD1.3bn contract to Ericsson |
| 31 Mar 2010 |
India’s MNP introduction date slips once again |
| 30 Mar 2010 |
TDSAT blocks spectrum fee hike |
| 26 Mar 2010 |
SSTL targets profitability by early 2013 |
| 25 Mar 2010 |
Zain board approves sale of African assets to Bharti |
| 22 Mar 2010 |
Nine set to contest 3G auctions; WiMAX sale gets eleven bidders |
| 22 Mar 2010 |
Bharti Airtel raises USD8.3 billion for Zain Africa purchase |
| 15 Mar 2010 |
Indian MNP launch faces fresh delay |
| 11 Mar 2010 |
BSNL board clears stake sale proposal |
| 10 Mar 2010 |
Call interception issues led to STel service halt request? |
| 9 Mar 2010 |
MNP facilitator gets MHA clearance |
| 8 Mar 2010 |
BSNL announces it will scrap ‘mega-tender’ |
| 8 Mar 2010 |
DoT instructs STel to stop services |
| 5 Mar 2010 |
BSNL should streamline, says report |
| 4 Mar 2010 |
Telenor reveals plans for Unitech |
| 1 Mar 2010 |
BSNL launches India’s first commercial mobile WiMAX service in Kerala |
| 25 Feb 2010 |
Aircel details 2010 investment plans |
| 25 Feb 2010 |
Indian 3G and WiMAX auctions dated. No, really. Honestly. |
| 24 Feb 2010 |
ATC set to acquire Essar Telecom Infrastructure |
| 24 Feb 2010 |
BSNL unwraps 24Mbps VDSL service |
| 23 Feb 2010 |
Pre-paid services in Jammu & Kashmir permitted for another year |
| 22 Feb 2010 |
Security concerns to further delay MNP |
| 22 Feb 2010 |
BSNL will not re-offer ‘mega-tender’ |
| 19 Feb 2010 |
NSN and Aircel ink USD300 million GSM rollout deal |
| 19 Feb 2010 |
GTL to have 50,000 towers in operation by 2013 |
| 17 Feb 2010 |
MTNL to invest INR13 billion in 2010-11 |
| 16 Feb 2010 |
Government resolves 3G auction issues; sale date still likely to miss end-March deadline |
| 15 Feb 2010 |
Ericsson expected to bag Bharti outsourcing deal |
| 15 Feb 2010 |
Bharti has USD10.7 billion bid for Zain’s African assets accepted |
| 12 Feb 2010 |
Airtel inks USD700 million network expansion deal with NSN |
| 8 Feb 2010 |
BSNL to up 3G coverage to 760 cities by end-September 2010 |
| 3 Feb 2010 |
RCOM sees little interest in global asset sale |
| 2 Feb 2010 |
RCOM net profit tumbles as tariff war takes hold |
| 2 Feb 2010 |
Etisalat gains full ownership of AT, plans to boost India stake to 50% |
| 1 Feb 2010 |
Law ministry concerns threaten 3G auction date |
| 29 Jan 2010 |
NTT could increase TTSL stake based on cellco’s performance |
| 28 Jan 2010 |
Harris Stratex and Telenor ink all-inclusive deal |
| 27 Jan 2010 |
Bharti and BSNL to outsource fibre network management |
| 25 Jan 2010 |
BSNL selects franchisees for urban WiMAX rollout |
| 25 Jan 2010 |
Bharti and Tata told to cancel SingTel contracts |
| 22 Jan 2010 |
Indian duo reports third-quarter financials |
| 22 Jan 2010 |
DoT lifts pre-paid ban in Jammu & Kashmir |
| 21 Jan 2010 |
EGoM studying proposals for spectrum usage fee increase |
| 20 Jan 2010 |
Vivendi eyeing stake in Datacom Solutions? |
| 20 Jan 2010 |
Idea launches GSM services in Kashmir Valley |
| 19 Jan 2010 |
BSNL calls for financial aid from the state |
| 19 Jan 2010 |
SSTL board approves IPO proposals |
| 18 Jan 2010 |
Aircel aims for 100 million sign-ups by 2012 |
| 15 Jan 2010 |
RCOM get regulatory nod for Infratel IPO |
| 15 Jan 2010 |
No foreign bids for CDMA 3G spectrum, says Ministry of Communications |
| 15 Jan 2010 |
Essar to transfer part of Vodafone Essar stake to overseas investment company |
| 14 Jan 2010 |
GTL poised to bag Aircel’s telecom towers |
| 14 Jan 2010 |
GBCORP and Batelco ink STel strategic partnership deal |
| 13 Jan 2010 |
BSNL aims for one million 3G subscribers by end-March 2010 |
| 13 Jan 2010 |
Uninor bags 1.2 million sign-ups in first month |
| 12 Jan 2010 |
DoT to limit 3G auctions to three GSM winners per circle |
| 11 Jan 2010 |
Huawei to invest USD500 million in Indian R&D operations |
| 11 Jan 2010 |
BSNL set to introduce 3G in Maharashtra circle next month |
| 8 Jan 2010 |
Telenor boosts holding in Uninor to 60.1% |
| 8 Jan 2010 |
Foreign telcos face combined INR1.1 billion penalty for ‘illegally’ offering services |
| 7 Jan 2010 |
BSNL may see licence fee exemption to help improve fortunes |
| 6 Jan 2010 |
Aircel aims to finalise deal for tower sale in coming weeks |
| 6 Jan 2010 |
DoT presses BSNL to expedite alternative network rollout for defence forces |
| 5 Jan 2010 |
Tata, China Telecom collaborate on India-China cable |
| 5 Jan 2010 |
DoT confirms delay to MNP introduction |
| 4 Jan 2010 |
BSNL mega-tender temporarily halted |
| 4 Jan 2010 |
TRAI likely to propose splitting 2G spectrum from UASL |
| 23 Dec 2009 |
Vodafone Essar faces government opposition to tower demerger proposals |
| 22 Dec 2009 |
Orissa wireless subscribers gain two new mobile operator choices |
| 21 Dec 2009 |
Etisalat to seek FIPB approval for increased stake in Etisalat DB |
| 21 Dec 2009 |
Tata Teleservices’ Gujarat launch delayed to end-January |
| 18 Dec 2009 |
TTSL inks mobile backhaul deal with NSN |
| 17 Dec 2009 |
STel inaugurates GSM service in Himachal Pradesh |
| 17 Dec 2009 |
MTS launches in Mumbai |
| 17 Dec 2009 |
MNP introduction may face delay after MHA objection |
| 14 Dec 2009 |
Vodafone Group to sell indirect stake in Bharti Airtel |
| 14 Dec 2009 |
BSNL brings WiMAX to Rajasthan |
| 9 Dec 2009 |
3G auctions in further turmoil |
| 9 Dec 2009 |
Pacnet to build India-Singapore-Malaysia cable, launch managed services in India |
| 8 Dec 2009 |
Etisalat DB and Allianz Infratech prepare merger |
| 8 Dec 2009 |
DoT likely to delay 3G notice inviting applications |
| 8 Dec 2009 |
DoT proposing fee for operators with more than 6.2MHz of 2G spectrum |
| 7 Dec 2009 |
BSNL and MTNL to miss MNP deadline |
| 7 Dec 2009 |
BSNL ‘mega-tender’ falters again |
| 4 Dec 2009 |
Sterlite inks fibre-optic rollout deal with BSNL |
| 3 Dec 2009 |
Uninor set to launch services today |
| 3 Dec 2009 |
Tata launches 3G TV service |
| 2 Dec 2009 |
TRAI preparing to submit spectrum management proposals this month |
| 1 Dec 2009 |
Idea and Spice merger approved by regional court, awaits Delhi decision |
| 1 Dec 2009 |
Virgin Mobile sole company shortlisted to manage MTNL’s 3G network |
| 1 Dec 2009 |
BSNL could be ‘banned’ from using Chinese firms in border states |
| 27 Nov 2009 |
DoT gives nod to SSTL stake sale plan |
| 27 Nov 2009 |
BSNL receives five bids for WiMAX franchise concessions; inks pan-India IPTV deal |
| 27 Nov 2009 |
Telstra set to revisit Indian market |
| 26 Nov 2009 |
SSTL launches MBlaze wireless internet |
| 25 Nov 2009 |
3G auction faces fresh delay |
| 24 Nov 2009 |
Idea extends GSM network coverage to Assam |
| 24 Nov 2009 |
FIPB gives the nod to Vodafone Essar stake sale; Vodafone Group to boost holding |
| 23 Nov 2009 |
DoT reveals 3G spectrum only available for use after June 2010 |
| 23 Nov 2009 |
BNSL inaugurates 3G service in Chennai |
| 20 Nov 2009 |
Aircel earmarks USD5.5 billion for network expansion |
| 19 Nov 2009 |
Vavasi to persist with BSNL |
| 19 Nov 2009 |
Telenor lowers Indian CAPEX guidance |
| 17 Nov 2009 |
TTSL GSM continues apace as its adds coverage to UP East and UP West |
| 16 Nov 2009 |
BSNL issues hold on its 93 million GSM line ‘mega-tender’ |
| 16 Nov 2009 |
BSNL and Bharti call for uniform 6% licence fee |
| 12 Nov 2009 |
BSNL aims high with 100,000 3G subscriber target for Punjab |
| 11 Nov 2009 |
Aircel eyes 50 million sign-ups by end-2010 |
| 10 Nov 2009 |
Supreme Court allows BSNL to challenge Access Deficit Charge removal |
| 9 Nov 2009 |
BSNL waiting on Vavasi before calling on Zain |
| 9 Nov 2009 |
BSNL to expand 3G reach in Orissa by year’s end |
| 5 Nov 2009 |
TTML reveals INR12.5 billion 3G investment plan |
| 5 Nov 2009 |
DoT suggests BSNL issues re-tender for 93-million GSM line order |
| 4 Nov 2009 |
India could see further MTR cuts in 2010 |
| 4 Nov 2009 |
BSNL adds Sistema to list of infrastructure sharers |
| 4 Nov 2009 |
TTSL asks DoT to drop penalty for rollout delay |
| 3 Nov 2009 |
BSNL targets 30,000 new rural broadband kiosks in two years |
| 3 Nov 2009 |
TTSL expands GSM coverage to Jharkand, claims 18 circles to be covered by month’s end |
| 2 Nov 2009 |
Government bars pre-paid services in Jammu & Kashmir |
| 2 Nov 2009 |
RCOM net profit plunges 54.7% in 2Q 2009 |
| 30 Oct 2009 |
Bharti 2Q net profit up 13%, rise less than expected as competition increases |
| 29 Oct 2009 |
Idea expands to Calcutta and West Bengal |
| 26 Oct 2009 |
India 3G auction rescheduled for 14 January |
| 26 Oct 2009 |
Tata Communications reports second quarter declines |
| 26 Oct 2009 |
Idea posts second quarter results |
| 23 Oct 2009 |
Indian trio seeks excess GSM spectrum |
| 22 Oct 2009 |
Finance minister says 3G auction must take place before year’s end |
| 21 Oct 2009 |
Gemini tenders lowest bid for BSNL rural WiMAX rollout |
| 20 Oct 2009 |
Telenor bags approval for Unitech stake hike |
| 19 Oct 2009 |
TTSL earmarks an extra USD1 billion for GSM expansion |
| 16 Oct 2009 |
BSNL completes trio of infrastructure sharing agreements |
| 16 Oct 2009 |
TTSL aims for at least seven more GSM launches before end-2009 |
| 15 Oct 2009 |
Idea launches in Jammu & Kashmir while state mulls pre-paid ban in the circle |
| 15 Oct 2009 |
Unitech adds ZTE to list of GSM rollout vendors |
| 13 Oct 2009 |
Unitech selects NSN for GSM rollout |
| 12 Oct 2009 |
TTSL brings GSM services to Calcutta |
| 9 Oct 2009 |
SSTL adds Delhi to ever-expanding list of operational circles |
| 8 Oct 2009 |
Millennium Telecom aims for Indian subsea cable launch in 3Q 2011 |
| 8 Oct 2009 |
Datacom and IBM sign multi-year outsourcing deal |
| 6 Oct 2009 |
TRAI set to issue consultation paper on per-second billing proposals |
| 5 Oct 2009 |
Aircel signs infrastructure sharing agreement with BSNL |
| 5 Oct 2009 |
3G auction expected to be delayed |
| 1 Oct 2009 |
TTSL and BSNL ink tower sharing agreement |
| 1 Oct 2009 |
Bharti and MTN talks fall apart once more |
| 30 Sep 2009 |
TTSL launches GSM services in Haryana |
| 29 Sep 2009 |
3G winners may be allocated 2G spectrum |
| 29 Sep 2009 |
MTS mulling CDMA-based high speed wireless internet service |
| 28 Sep 2009 |
BSNL mulling tower management and maintenance outsourcing |
| 25 Sep 2009 |
Sistema Shyam TeleServices hits two million subscribers |
| 25 Sep 2009 |
BSNL still keen on Zain |
| 24 Sep 2009 |
Sistema Shyam valued at USD3.5 billion as Russian government eyes 20% stake |
| 23 Sep 2009 |
Vodafone takes advantage of foreign investment rule changes to increase Indian stake by 6% |
| 22 Sep 2009 |
Telenor unlikely to initially apply for pan-India 3G licence |
| 22 Sep 2009 |
MTNL offers free 3G access for a short period to increase interest |
| 21 Sep 2009 |
BSNL mulls Ericsson’s consulting offer |
| 18 Sep 2009 |
Legal hitches could halt Bharti/MTN deal |
| 17 Sep 2009 |
BSNL and HCL partner for subsidised broadband rollout |
| 16 Sep 2009 |
Unitech Wireless likely to generate INR155.5 billion loss in first five years |
| 16 Sep 2009 |
Aircel and Datacom sign USD400 million tower sharing deal |
| 15 Sep 2009 |
IB calls for block of VoIP services citing security concerns |
| 14 Sep 2009 |
DoT announces 7 December date for 3G auction; CDMA1xEVDO and WiMAX sales on 9 December |
| 14 Sep 2009 |
CII calls on government for INR170 billion broadband investment |
| 10 Sep 2009 |
Committee created to oversee defence forces’ spectrum release |
| 10 Sep 2009 |
Bharti Airtel denies preliminary MTN agreement |
| 9 Sep 2009 |
Zain stake sale agreed |
| 9 Sep 2009 |
TTML plans to expand Photon to Maharashtra |
| 9 Sep 2009 |
3G-only operators to pay 3% of annual revenue as usage fee |
| 7 Sep 2009 |
DoT set to alter spectrum charges |
| 7 Sep 2009 |
Reliance and Bharti aim to build new India-Bangladesh fibre links |
| 4 Sep 2009 |
MNP implementation deadline pushed back by DoT |
| 4 Sep 2009 |
CCEA to rule on Telenor’s stake hike plans in Unitech |
| 4 Sep 2009 |
Virgin and Spice both bid for MTNL 3G franchise |
| 3 Sep 2009 |
SSTL looks to CDMA 1xAdvanced to boost voice capacity |
| 3 Sep 2009 |
Loop to invest USD75 million in Mumbai expansion |
| 3 Sep 2009 |
SSTL in trouble over foreign investment approval for internet unit |
| 2 Sep 2009 |
RCOM repays loans totalling INR50 billion early |
| 1 Sep 2009 |
RCOM inks tower sharing deal with S-Tel; in talks with Aircel for similar arrangement |
| 1 Sep 2009 |
AT&T considering BSNL stake bid? |
| 28 Aug 2009 |
And this time, we mean it; 3G base price, number of licences finally set |
| 28 Aug 2009 |
BNSL targets Ericsson for interim GSM line expansion |
| 27 Aug 2009 |
China Telecom and RCOM launch first terrestrial China-India cable |
| 25 Aug 2009 |
Telenor stake increase in Unitech close to approval |
| 24 Aug 2009 |
Bharti and MTN surprise with further extension to negotiations |
| 21 Aug 2009 |
Datacom and TTSL sign tower sharing deal |
| 20 Aug 2009 |
NTT DoCoMo mulling TTSL stake hike |
| 19 Aug 2009 |
Idea to demerge overlapping licences to new companies |
| 14 Aug 2009 |
FIPB presses MHA for Unitech foreign stake decision |
| 13 Aug 2009 |
BSNL cuts 3G prices as subscribers hit 40,000 |
| 12 Aug 2009 |
Bharti set to outsource cable infrastructure |
| 10 Aug 2009 |
BSNL to offer 3G services in 760 cities at end of first deployment phase |
| 10 Aug 2009 |
Tata Communications to invest INR100 billion over three years |
| 7 Aug 2009 |
WiMAX franchise offering |
| 5 Aug 2009 |
TTML set to launch GSM network in Mumbai |
| 3 Aug 2009 |
Bharti and MTN extend talks deadline |
| 3 Aug 2009 |
Net profit up 8.3% y-o-y for RCOM in first quarter |
| 31 Jul 2009 |
BSNL profit tumbles as operating cost increases |
| 30 Jul 2009 |
Idea bags West Bengal, J&K licences; says pan-India rollout by end-2009 |
| 30 Jul 2009 |
Telenor set for clearance to increase Unitech stake |
| 29 Jul 2009 |
BSNL targets ETK stake |
| 27 Jul 2009 |
DoT calls for limits on number of operators; new entrant stakes locked in for three years |
| 27 Jul 2009 |
Idea surpasses expectation with 13% rise in net profit |
| 24 Jul 2009 |
Nationwide MNP could still be implemented by end-2009 |
| 24 Jul 2009 |
BSNL vigilance officers question pricing for ‘mega-tender’ |
| 23 Jul 2009 |
Etisalat and RCOM ink outsourcing agreement |
| 23 Jul 2009 |
DoT mulling retraction of rural licence fee waiver |
| 23 Jul 2009 |
Bharti revenue climbs as it breaks the 100 million subscribers mark |
| 22 Jul 2009 |
Unitech Wireless considering funding options |
| 22 Jul 2009 |
BSNL to launch WiMAX in Tamil Nadu by November |
| 22 Jul 2009 |
DoT opens bids for fixed line and satellite broadband exchanges |
| 21 Jul 2009 |
BSNL and MTNL merger on the backburner |
| 21 Jul 2009 |
3G spectrum limited to three players in Delhi |
| 21 Jul 2009 |
Essar Group and UAE’s Dhabi Group in talks over African investment options |
| 20 Jul 2009 |
Unitech Wireless bags NLD, ILD licences |
| 20 Jul 2009 |
TTSL completes ‘southern’ GSM rollout |
| 20 Jul 2009 |
Net profit and revenue fall for BSNL in FY2008-09 |
| 16 Jul 2009 |
BSNL halts renewed WiMAX tender |
| 16 Jul 2009 |
MTNL announces 3G franchisee tender |
| 15 Jul 2009 |
No plans for independent spectrum regulator, says DoT |
| 15 Jul 2009 |
BSNL WiMAX franchisees to pay spectrum fee |
| 14 Jul 2009 |
Ericsson completes Vodafone network upgrades two months early |
| 14 Jul 2009 |
COAI releases June GSM subscriber figures |
| 14 Jul 2009 |
BSNL inks FTTH deal with Sterlite |
| 14 Jul 2009 |
Batelco increases stake in S-Tel |
| 13 Jul 2009 |
Government plans to sell 30% stake in Bharti Hexacom |
| 13 Jul 2009 |
3G auction price still under debate as group of ministers is formed |
| 10 Jul 2009 |
Tata brings GSM network online in Karnataka |
| 10 Jul 2009 |
Idea expands GSM infrastructure to Chennai |
| 9 Jul 2009 |
Loop Telecom extends soft-launched service to Karnataka, Kerala |
| 9 Jul 2009 |
S-Tel to focus on North East rollouts; expects to invest INR20 billion over three years |
| 8 Jul 2009 |
TRAI reports network congestion statistics |
| 7 Jul 2009 |
BSNL, COAI appeals admitted in RCOM dual technology case |
| 7 Jul 2009 |
Aircel begins service in Pune |
| 6 Jul 2009 |
BSNL ponders option of stake sale to foreign investor |
| 6 Jul 2009 |
SSTL begins commercial services in Bihar; Jharkhand launch expected this month |
| 2 Jul 2009 |
DoT submits funding proposals for armed forces network to Cabinet |
| 2 Jul 2009 |
RCOM mulls outsourcing fixed line and broadband services |
| 1 Jul 2009 |
Vodafone Essar bags NLD, ILD licences; granted permission to hive off tower business |
| 1 Jul 2009 |
TRAI releases draft MNP proposals |
| 1 Jul 2009 |
BSNL launches WiMAX in Goa |
| 29 Jun 2009 |
3G slow to take-off; operators remain confident |
| 29 Jun 2009 |
NSN completes Vodafone Essar upgrade |
| 26 Jun 2009 |
BT and Tata Communications ink five-year IDD traffic agreement |
| 25 Jun 2009 |
TTSL begins commercial GSM services in Chennai and Tamil Nadu |
| 25 Jun 2009 |
Pirates delay SEACOM launch |
| 22 Jun 2009 |
Idea and NSN ink GPRS upgrade, expansion deal |
| 22 Jun 2009 |
RCOM and China Mobile considering tie-up options? |
| 19 Jun 2009 |
BSNL signs GPON deal with Sterlite |
| 19 Jun 2009 |
Government sets 3G price, aims to raise over USD6.6bn |
| 18 Jun 2009 |
TTSL to deploy India's fastest broadband service |
| 18 Jun 2009 |
Idea reveals nationwide GSM expansion plans |
| 17 Jun 2009 |
Vodafone Essar submits NLD, ISP licence applications |
| 12 Jun 2009 |
DoT may give ground on 3G reserve price |
| 11 Jun 2009 |
2G spectrum allocation put on hold |
| 11 Jun 2009 |
TTSL’s GSM-based services to launch by end-June |
| 9 Jun 2009 |
FIPB postpones verdict on Telenor’s increased stake in Unitech |
| 9 Jun 2009 |
Ceragon and TTSL ink expanded backhaul support agreement |
| 8 Jun 2009 |
Defence Ministry agrees spectrum vacation timetable |
| 4 Jun 2009 |
BSNL set to launch WiMAX tender for 7,000 base stations |
| 3 Jun 2009 |
MTNL targets 300,000 3G users in first year, launches pre-paid 3G tariff to spur take-up |
| 29 May 2009 |
Unitech Wireless inks network deal with Ericsson |
| 28 May 2009 |
Bharti’s integration of Orissa and Bengal operations almost complete |
| 28 May 2009 |
Axiata considering options to increase Idea Cellular stake |
| 27 May 2009 |
Swan given the nod for Allianz Infratech acquisition |
| 27 May 2009 |
Tata Communications reports surge in net profit on back of TTSL shares sale |
| 26 May 2009 |
Indian duo expand regions of operation |
| 26 May 2009 |
Bharti closes in on MTN deal |
| 22 May 2009 |
SSTL confirms nationwide plans as its launches commercially in Calcutta |
| 22 May 2009 |
NSN initiates court action over disqualification from BSNL tender |
| 19 May 2009 |
Alca-Lu may bag BSNL GSM contract for western zone; Huawei given go-ahead for south |
| 19 May 2009 |
FIPB revokes clearance for ByCell GSM launch |
| 15 May 2009 |
SSTL and ZTE sign seven-year infrastructure deal |
| 15 May 2009 |
MTNL launches Mumbai 3G network, reveals network deal with Alcatel-Lucent |
| 14 May 2009 |
Government committee unveils spectrum sharing recommendations |
| 13 May 2009 |
AUSPI disagrees with spectrum auction, levy plans |
| 13 May 2009 |
Batelco-led consortium grabs 36.9% stake in S-Tel; will increase to 49% |
| 12 May 2009 |
Loop Telecom soft launches services in Tamil Nadu and Orissa |
| 12 May 2009 |
Unitech Wireless inks GSM rollout deals with Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent |
| 11 May 2009 |
DoT orders MNP must be available by September 2009 in some circles |
| 11 May 2009 |
BSNL shortlists Ericsson and Huawei for GSM mega-tender |
| 8 May 2009 |
DoT challenges RCOM over GSM launch without security clearance |
| 8 May 2009 |
A sand investment? Sahara buys 11.7% of S Tel |
| 7 May 2009 |
Loop submits shareholder structure to DoT |
| 1 May 2009 |
RCOM net profit down 3.3% despite record subscriber additions |
| 1 May 2009 |
Bharti and Alcatel-Lucent ink USD500 million fixed line outsource deal |
| 30 Apr 2009 |
Idea set to divest six wireless licences |
| 29 Apr 2009 |
Bharti Airtel reports revenue, net profit increases for quarter and full year |
| 27 Apr 2009 |
Government panel moots auction model for excess spectrum |
| 24 Apr 2009 |
Sistema Shyam to complete pan-India rollout by Q3 2010 |
| 24 Apr 2009 |
ISPAI turns to TDSAT over WiMAX spectrum and USOF issues |
| 24 Apr 2009 |
IDEA full-year consolidated net profit falls, standalone results positive |
| 23 Apr 2009 |
Sistema Shyam to launch CDMA network in Calcutta in May |
| 21 Apr 2009 |
DoT holds back additional GSM spectrum from Bharti |
| 21 Apr 2009 |
TTSL reiterates USD2 billion CAPEX plan for GSM services |
| 20 Apr 2009 |
MTNL to launch 3G services in Mumbai in May |
| 20 Apr 2009 |
Vodafone Essar takes INR100 billion loan |
| 20 Apr 2009 |
Telenor to increase Unitech Wireless stake to 74%; plans investment of USD2.4 billion |
| 8 Apr 2009 |
Corporate affairs ministry approves equity sale lock-in proposals |
| 7 Apr 2009 |
Bharti boosts broadband to 16Mbps |
| 6 Apr 2009 |
Aircel in talks to acquire Loop Mobile? |
| 3 Apr 2009 |
ZTE grabs Loop Telecom GSM contract |
| 2 Apr 2009 |
No preferential treatment for state operators says TDSAT |
| 31 Mar 2009 |
Unitech Wireless shortlists mobile network vendors |
| 26 Mar 2009 |
DoCoMo completes 26% stake purchase of TTSL |
| 26 Mar 2009 |
Reliance expands GSM reach |
| 26 Mar 2009 |
Russia rumoured to be preparing SSTS stake buy |
| 25 Mar 2009 |
Telenor completes first phase of Indian investment |
| 25 Mar 2009 |
Idea enters ILD market |
| 25 Mar 2009 |
SSTS expands service scope |
| 19 Mar 2009 |
Aircel launches in Delhi; set for USD10 billion investment |
| 18 Mar 2009 |
BPL becomes Loop Mobile |
| 17 Mar 2009 |
Telenor stake in Unitech Wireless to increase to 67.25% |
| 13 Mar 2009 |
RCOM announces new wireless broadband service |
| 13 Mar 2009 |
TRAI backs DoT’s plans to restrict stake sales in new licensees |
| 12 Mar 2009 |
DoT firms up frequency allocation plans |
| 10 Mar 2009 |
TRAI reduces domestic termination charges |
| 9 Mar 2009 |
Telcordia grabs MNP licences for south and east regions |
| 9 Mar 2009 |
BSNL, MTNL detail 3G rollout plans; DoT asks them to stop 3G services |
| 6 Mar 2009 |
DoT rebuffs Financial Ministry 3G waiting list proposal |
| 6 Mar 2009 |
SingTel bags Indian NLD and ILD licences |
| 5 Mar 2009 |
BSNL hands rural WiMAX deal to Gemini Communication |
| 5 Mar 2009 |
New mobile players call for termination rate decrease |
| 4 Mar 2009 |
Bharti to build 4,000 service centres in rural areas |
| 4 Mar 2009 |
TTSL and Alcatel-Lucent sign seven-year deal |
| 2 Mar 2009 |
India to allow MVNOs |
| 27 Feb 2009 |
BSNL launches WiMAX in Gujarat |
| 25 Feb 2009 |
TTSL increases investment for Gujarat in 2009 |
| 24 Feb 2009 |
Aircel launches GSM in Bangalore, details expansion plans |
| 24 Feb 2009 |
CCEA approves NTT DoCoMo acquisition of TTSL stake |
| 23 Feb 2009 |
3G reaches Chennai courtesy of BSNL |
| 23 Feb 2009 |
DoT targets August for MNP introduction |
| 20 Feb 2009 |
DoT considers penalties for operators yet to launch services |
| 20 Feb 2009 |
Indian MVNO licence fees detailed |
| 17 Feb 2009 |
3G auction pushed to next fiscal year; GoM to continue proposal review |
| 16 Feb 2009 |
Telenor details Unitech Wireless investment strategy |
| 12 Feb 2009 |
DoCoMo to bid for Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra); Tata sets USD430m Asia-Pacific budget |
| 9 Feb 2009 |
Armed forces 3G spectrum release faces delay |
| 9 Feb 2009 |
RCOM completes nationwide GSM rollout |
| 5 Feb 2009 |
MTNL set for India’s first commercial 3G launch |
| 4 Feb 2009 |
RCOM to launch rural wireless internet service |
| 3 Feb 2009 |
RCOM launches GSM network in Delhi |
| 2 Feb 2009 |
MTNL 3Q 2008 results reveals drop in net profit, revenue |
| 2 Feb 2009 |
Shyam Telelink becomes Sistema Shyam TeleServices; considering CDMA acquisitions |
| 29 Jan 2009 |
GoM next to tackle 3G auction proposals |
| 29 Jan 2009 |
Tata Communications posts solid 3Q results; net profit, EBITDA, revenue all increase |
| 28 Jan 2009 |
BPL Mobile signs mobile internet agreement with InfoGin |
| 28 Jan 2009 |
TRAI calls for industry views on next generation networks |
| 27 Jan 2009 |
BSNL to roll out rural wireless broadband; DoT assisting with funding |
| 27 Jan 2009 |
Telenor withdraws proposed rights issue |
| 26 Jan 2009 |
DoT opens bids for MNP implementation |
| 26 Jan 2009 |
RCOM Q3 consolidated net up 3% |
| 23 Jan 2009 |
BSNL planning Kerala WiMAX launch for April 2009 |
| 23 Jan 2009 |
Government approves ISP licence for France Telecom; C&W launching next generation network |
| 22 Jan 2009 |
NTT DoCoMo to complete TTSL investment by March 2009 |
| 22 Jan 2009 |
Bharti Airtel reports 4Q increase in revenues, EBITDA, net profit |
| 20 Jan 2009 |
Bharti Airtel launches IPTV service |
| 19 Jan 2009 |
BSNL to begin WiMAX services in Ahmedabad |
| 19 Jan 2009 |
Batelco-led consortium acquires 49% stake in Indian cellco |
| 19 Jan 2009 |
Etisalat and RCOM in tower-share talks |
| 16 Jan 2009 |
MTNL to launch Delhi 3G services within ten days |
| 14 Jan 2009 |
DoT submits 3G base price increase to CCEA |
| 14 Jan 2009 |
Vodafone appeals to Supreme Court in USD2 billion tax case |
| 13 Jan 2009 |
3G auction date slips again; auction base price increase to be considered by law ministry |
| 12 Jan 2009 |
Unitech bags GSM spectrum in West Bengal |
| 9 Jan 2009 |
Tata Communications aims to raise INR30 billion for acquisitions, spectrum bids |
| 9 Jan 2009 |
DoT mulls increase in number of 3G licences |
| 7 Jan 2009 |
RCOM adds Rajasthan to GSM list; seeks TDSAT involvement in GSM spectrum allotment issue |
| 6 Jan 2009 |
DoT rejects demands for 3G/WiMAX base price increase |
| 6 Jan 2009 |
NTT still waiting for Tata Teleservices Maharashtra acquisition approval |
| 6 Jan 2009 |
RCOM launches GSM-based services in Punjab; TTSL details own GSM plans |
| 5 Jan 2009 |
RCOM launches GSM-based services in Mumbai |
| 5 Jan 2009 |
3G auction process delayed to 30 January, may fall further back |
| 22 Dec 2008 |
No admin tax for 3G, annual fee set at 3% |
| 17 Dec 2008 |
TRAI proposes rural telephony rollout encouragement |
| 16 Dec 2008 |
BSNL details 3G plans for Andhra Pradesh circle |
| 16 Dec 2008 |
BPL and Motorola sign network optimisation agreement |
| 15 Dec 2008 |
DoT sets 3G and WiMAX auction dates |
| 12 Dec 2008 |
MTNL soft-launches 3G |
| 11 Dec 2008 |
RCOM rumoured to be talking with strategic investors |
| 10 Dec 2008 |
3G bidders may get access to IIFCL funds |
| 9 Dec 2008 |
TTSL set to roll out 60 million GSM lines |
| 9 Dec 2008 |
Unitech Wireless and Idea Cellular grab GSM spectrum |
| 8 Dec 2008 |
Lack of spectrum to limit number of 3G licences up for grabs |
| 5 Dec 2008 |
TRAI and DoT clash over MNP implementation |
| 4 Dec 2008 |
Indian tax case loss for Vodafone; mobile group to appeal |
| 3 Dec 2008 |
RCOM raises USD150 million for GSM equipment |
| 1 Dec 2008 |
Companies line up for BSNL WiMAX partnership project |
| 28 Nov 2008 |
MTNL launches commercial FTTH services in New Delhi |
| 26 Nov 2008 |
CDG presses DoT for 450MHz 3G allocation |
| 26 Nov 2008 |
Loop to select 2G vendor by 15 December |
| 25 Nov 2008 |
New players face licence termination if they fail to launch within three years |
| 24 Nov 2008 |
DoT renews calls for review of termination charges by TRAI |
| 20 Nov 2008 |
DoT reconsiders spectrum band for defence forces |
| 19 Nov 2008 |
Shyam signs up 100,000 in Rajasthan in first 42 days of service |
| 18 Nov 2008 |
DoT rules out any new mobile concessions |
| 13 Nov 2008 |
DoCoMo buys 26% stake in Tata Teleservices for USD2.7 billion |
| 12 Nov 2008 |
DoT decides on 3G spectrum fees |
| 12 Nov 2008 |
NTT DoCoMo to buy strategic stake in Tata Teleservices |
| 11 Nov 2008 |
QTIL to raise USD600 million for expansion |
| 10 Nov 2008 |
BSNL plans overseas foray, open to overseas acquisitions |
| 7 Nov 2008 |
MTNL’s fibre-to-home service coming soon |
| 6 Nov 2008 |
3G auction winners may join waiting list |
| 5 Nov 2008 |
TTSL launches CDMA in Assam; INR1 billion invested in the circle |
| 5 Nov 2008 |
Annual spectrum fees for telcos to rise |
| 4 Nov 2008 |
TTSL contracts Ceragon for FibeAir WiMAX solution |
| 3 Nov 2008 |
RCOM profit rises on booming base |
| 31 Oct 2008 |
Turkcell poised for Indian acquisition? |
| 31 Oct 2008 |
MTNL and Bharti Airtel report net profits up and down respectively |
| 28 Oct 2008 |
TTSL reports improvements in net losses for 3Q |
| 27 Oct 2008 |
No delay to 3G telecom auction |
| 27 Oct 2008 |
Indian mobile users ignore economic gloom |
| 27 Oct 2008 |
Sistema due south |
| 23 Oct 2008 |
DoT claims 3G spectrum crunch in nine circles |
| 22 Oct 2008 |
Indian 3G goes back to the future |
| 21 Oct 2008 |
Idea to spin off Karnataka and Punjab licences; 3Q results announced |
| 21 Oct 2008 |
DoT rejects TRAI proposals for tower company licence fees |
| 21 Oct 2008 |
BSNL extends UTStarcom’s broadband infrastructure contract |
| 17 Oct 2008 |
Government approves stake sale in ABTL |
| 16 Oct 2008 |
DoCoMo to grab 26% stake in TTSL for USD2.5 billion? |
| 16 Oct 2008 |
Tata Communications denies stake sale plans |
| 16 Oct 2008 |
TRAI considering levy on infrastructure companies |
| 15 Oct 2008 |
Payment instalments for successful 3G bidders being considered |
| 15 Oct 2008 |
BPL set to expand services in Mumbai |
| 14 Oct 2008 |
COAI issues support for 2G and 3G revenue split |
| 14 Oct 2008 |
BSNL to roll out 3G in north-east and Chennai by January 2009 |
| 14 Oct 2008 |
Unitech set for wireless venture stake sale? |
| 14 Oct 2008 |
TTSL plans capital restructure |
| 13 Oct 2008 |
ZTE and Maxis sign USD400 million deal; Aircel to benefit |
| 13 Oct 2008 |
Tulip Telecom expanding services |
| 10 Oct 2008 |
Vodafone delays 3G upgrade |
| 9 Oct 2008 |
Changes to M&A regulations could prevent new entrants cashing out |
| 7 Oct 2008 |
BT and BSNL partner to offer managed services in India |
| 7 Oct 2008 |
GSM players unhappy about MNP changes |
| 6 Oct 2008 |
DoT cuts 2G licence fees by up to 33% |
| 2 Oct 2008 |
Sterlite Technologies and BSNL ink fibre-optic cable deal |
| 2 Oct 2008 |
TTSL targets one million subscribers in Orissa by mid-2009 |
| 2 Oct 2008 |
TRAI to review termination charges |
| 1 Oct 2008 |
Shyam launches CDMA network in Rajasthan; set to invest USD1.5 billion next year |
| 1 Oct 2008 |
Idea launches services in Bihar and Jharkhand |
| 30 Sep 2008 |
RCOM expects CAPEX to decline in the next fiscal year |
| 30 Sep 2008 |
DIPP raises objection to proposals for 3G bids by foreign players without local partners |
| 29 Sep 2008 |
RCOM’s GSM services soft launched in major cities |
| 29 Sep 2008 |
BSNL considering overseas investment |
| 26 Sep 2008 |
Shyam Telelink set to launch CDMA and GSM services |
| 26 Sep 2008 |
Four firms bid for 3G e-auction agency |
| 25 Sep 2008 |
Idea Cellular borrows USD100 million from IFC |
| 25 Sep 2008 |
Swan Telecom rumoured to be considering purchase of Allianz Infra's licences |
| 24 Sep 2008 |
Etisalat pays USD900 million for 45% stake in Swan Telecom |
| 24 Sep 2008 |
RCOM to launch Bangalore GSM network by December |
| 22 Sep 2008 |
TRAI considering reductions in interconnection charges |
| 18 Sep 2008 |
Telenor misses out as Telecom Italia grabs 49% of Unitech Wireless |
| 18 Sep 2008 |
DoT may allow foreign players to bid for 3G with no local partner |
| 18 Sep 2008 |
BSNL plans IPTV rollout for 98 cities by November |
| 17 Sep 2008 |
Reliance Communications to invest USD3 Billion on GSM operations |
| 16 Sep 2008 |
BSNL to expand broadband services across India by March 2009 |
| 16 Sep 2008 |
BSNL and C&W sign MoU for network sharing and expansion; BSNL to offer roaming agreements with private operators |
| 15 Sep 2008 |
DoT to allocate additional 2G spectrum only after subscriber figure verification |
| 12 Sep 2008 |
DoT on a regulation amendment spree; 3G and WiMAX policies both updated |
| 12 Sep 2008 |
MTNL launching Delhi 3G trials; commercial launch expected in December |
| 11 Sep 2008 |
DoCoMo mulling stake in Tata Teleservices; France Telecom denies interest |
| 11 Sep 2008 |
Six vendors bid for BSNL GSM tender |
| 10 Sep 2008 |
DoT considering raising 3G charges |
| 10 Sep 2008 |
Unitech raises INR12 billion for telecom plans; Telenor closing in on stake in venture |
| 9 Sep 2008 |
GSM spectrum allocation for Punjab and Uttar Pradesh under consideration |
| 9 Sep 2008 |
Vodafone obtains order to block sales of BPL Mobile shares |
| 8 Sep 2008 |
BSNL set to float USD9 billion tender |
| 4 Sep 2008 |
BSNL to offer new WiMAX tender; new WiMAX franchisees sought |
| 4 Sep 2008 |
Idea may face additional fees for Spice acquisition |
| 2 Sep 2008 |
IOL Netcom partners with MTNL to offer CDMA services |
| 2 Sep 2008 |
Loop Telecom opens talks with Zain and Telenor |
| 1 Sep 2008 |
HFCL Infotel to launch IPTV services in three months |
| 1 Sep 2008 |
Shyam Telelink obtains pan-India CDMA spectrum |
| 1 Sep 2008 |
BSNL launches 3G trial services; commercial launch expected by year-end |
| 29 Aug 2008 |
Swan Telecom grabs Delhi GSM spectrum |
| 29 Aug 2008 |
Datacom attracting interest from foreign players |
| 28 Aug 2008 |
DoT revises WiMAX policy, voice services to be allowed |
| 28 Aug 2008 |
Telcos may face fines for unverified users |
| 27 Aug 2008 |
Virgin Mobile’s operations given thumbs up by DoT |
| 26 Aug 2008 |
CDMA operators to get 3G spectrum auction |
| 26 Aug 2008 |
Telcos sign interconnection agreement |
| 26 Aug 2008 |
COAI and GSM operators fined by Delhi High Court |
| 22 Aug 2008 |
GSM players agree links with RCOM |
| 22 Aug 2008 |
Cabinet approves new IPTV policy guidelines |
| 20 Aug 2008 |
RCOM launches DTH services, IPTV coming before year-end |
| 19 Aug 2008 |
TRAI calls for removal of restrictions on internet telephony |
| 18 Aug 2008 |
TRAI reaffirms stance on RCOM interconnection |
| 15 Aug 2008 |
BSNL plans rural WiMAX expansion |
| 14 Aug 2008 |
Finance Ministry wants 3G policy halted |
| 14 Aug 2008 |
DoT says no to GSM excess spectrum charge |
| 13 Aug 2008 |
BSNL places order for 3G lines |
| 12 Aug 2008 |
DoT asks Idea to surrender licences for two circles |
| 11 Aug 2008 |
Tata Teleservices to spend USD2 billion on expansion |
| 11 Aug 2008 |
Datacom shortlists technology solutions providers |
| 8 Aug 2008 |
WiMAX, 3G allocations receive ministry approval |
| 8 Aug 2008 |
BSNL privatisation edges closer |
| 7 Aug 2008 |
TRAI announces MVNO recommendations |
| 5 Aug 2008 |
RCOM set for USD500 million 3G tender |
| 4 Aug 2008 |
BSNL and MTNL to offer 3G service within six months |
| 1 Aug 2008 |
1Q results see net profit and revenues both climb for RCOM |
| 1 Aug 2008 |
MTNL reports net profit up despite revenues stalling |
| 1 Aug 2008 |
Government finally announces 3G auction details |
| 29 Jul 2008 |
Sify selects Redline for WiMAX network equipment |
| 28 Jul 2008 |
Licence renewal fees cause another regulator clash |
| 25 Jul 2008 |
Idea Cellular Q1 net profit slips |
| 25 Jul 2008 |
Rural fixed line licence fees to be waived |
| 25 Jul 2008 |
Bharti Airtel posts strong 2Q figures; 7.5 million subscribers added |
| 23 Jul 2008 |
DoT considering at least five 3G licences per circle |
| 22 Jul 2008 |
BSNL to defer GSM tender |
| 22 Jul 2008 |
Idea asks DoT to consider licence surrender |
| 21 Jul 2008 |
BSNL planning rural expansion |
| 18 Jul 2008 |
Excess GSM spectrum fee opposed by operators |
| 17 Jul 2008 |
Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) posts 1Q INR347 million loss |
| 17 Jul 2008 |
DoT postpones excess spectrum decision |
| 16 Jul 2008 |
RCOM to receive GSM interconnectivity |
| 15 Jul 2008 |
2G spectrum excess may cost mobile operators |
| 14 Jul 2008 |
Swan Telecom looking to partner with BSNL |
| 14 Jul 2008 |
TRAI agrees DoT 3G pricing stance, WiMAX reserve prices to rise |
| 11 Jul 2008 |
DoT and TRAI clash again; WiMAX policy the cause |
| 11 Jul 2008 |
Broadband project to reach rural villages |
| 11 Jul 2008 |
Vodafone: tax bill could hit USD4 billion |
| 10 Jul 2008 |
Further 3G auction details revealed |
| 10 Jul 2008 |
BSNL to conduct WiMAX trials in Visakhapatnam |
| 7 Jul 2008 |
Ambani altercation a turn-off for MTN |
| 4 Jul 2008 |
War on the horizon: Ambani bros set to do battle |
| 4 Jul 2008 |
Shyam Telelink selects trio of vendors |
| 2 Jul 2008 |
3G policy almost finalised |
| 30 Jun 2008 |
AT&T to buy Maxis' stake in Aircel? |
| 25 Jun 2008 |
Idea Cellular to buy 40.8% of Spice |
| 18 Jun 2008 |
Sistema increases Shyam Telelink stake to 73.1% |
| 18 Jun 2008 |
Intra-circle roaming pacts given green light |
| 17 Jun 2008 |
Ambani to seek 40%+ of MTN |
| 17 Jun 2008 |
Bharti Airtel awards Alvarion WiMAX deal |
| 16 Jun 2008 |
Ambani bros at loggerheads over Reliance sale |
| 16 Jun 2008 |
TRAI gives green light to corporate changes |
| 10 Jun 2008 |
Tata Communications expands connectivity to Africa |
| 10 Jun 2008 |
Reliance plans London listing post-MTN merger |
| 10 Jun 2008 |
BSNL pulls out of submarine cable project |
| 9 Jun 2008 |
Idea reluctant to pay Spice asking price |
| 3 Jun 2008 |
Datacom plans large GSM tender |
| 3 Jun 2008 |
Spice open to further share sales |
| 2 Jun 2008 |
Quippo makes highest bid for Tata towers |
| 30 May 2008 |
Bandwidth resale bonanza |
| 23 May 2008 |
Providence Equity to invest USD640m in Idea Cellular |
| 23 May 2008 |
3G and WiMAX guidelines by June, says minister |
| 22 May 2008 |
USD4 billion burning a hole in Batelco’s pocket |
| 15 May 2008 |
Bharti Airtel discusses ‘merger of equals’ with MTN |
| 14 May 2008 |
Etisalat mulls USD1 billion investment in Tata Teleservices |
| 12 May 2008 |
BSNL lays down terms for 93 million-line GSM tender |
| 1 May 2008 |
MTNL 2007/08 profit rises 8.9% |
| 1 May 2008 |
RCOM profit jumps on subscriber boom |
| 29 Apr 2008 |
Etisalat targets entry into India and Egyptian fixed line licence |
| 25 Apr 2008 |
Reliance acquires eWave; plans USD500 million investment in WiMAX |
| 21 Apr 2008 |
DoT plans two-phase 3G spectrum auction |
| 18 Apr 2008 |
Koor eyes stake in Tata TeleServices |
| 16 Apr 2008 |
Shyam allocated 800MHz frequencies in eight circles |
| 14 Apr 2008 |
BSNL, MTNL may get 3G spectrum ‘as of right’ |
| 11 Apr 2008 |
DoT to open 3G auction to foreigners; MNP from next year |
| 9 Apr 2008 |
Wait almost over for GSM frequencies |
| 3 Apr 2008 |
Etisalat casts eye to Indian market |
| 1 Apr 2008 |
NSN to expand broadband access to 25,000 villages for BNSL |
| 25 Mar 2008 |
BSNL selects Nortel for USD100 million GSM expansion |
| 20 Mar 2008 |
3G: DoT to allow bids for up to two 5MHz blocks |
| 19 Mar 2008 |
France Telecom denies franchise plans with RCOM |
| 19 Mar 2008 |
RCOM planning international WiMAX services? |
| 18 Mar 2008 |
AT&T looking to buy a stake in Datacom |
| 18 Mar 2008 |
BSNL to open bids for eight million DSL lines |
| 18 Mar 2008 |
Orange and RCOM discuss franchise agreement |
| 14 Mar 2008 |
RCOM asks for new GSM-900 spectrum allocation |
| 12 Mar 2008 |
Three month delay on Hutch Essar tax issue |
| 11 Mar 2008 |
BNSL adopts franchise model for WiMAX rollout |
| 11 Mar 2008 |
Bharti Airtel opens network to foreign carriers |
| 7 Mar 2008 |
BSNL to invest USD300 million in CDMA, GSM networks |
| 6 Mar 2008 |
Idea plans USD250 million network investment |
| 6 Mar 2008 |
DoT asks for details of Virgin/Tata deal |
| 5 Mar 2008 |
BPL Mobile selects Huawei for network expansion |
| 4 Mar 2008 |
Tata Communications selects Telsima to roll out WiMAX network |
| 3 Mar 2008 |
BSNL plans USD4.7 billion spending spree |
| 3 Mar 2008 |
Tata to launch Virgin Mobile |
| 27 Feb 2008 |
Raja prepares letters of intent |
| 21 Feb 2008 |
BSNL to pull back from rural areas if government ends ADC |
| 21 Feb 2008 |
Yipes becomes Reliance Globalcom |
| 20 Feb 2008 |
Minnows pull together to take on tower power trio |
| 20 Feb 2008 |
MTNL soft-launches GPRS mobile TV |
| 20 Feb 2008 |
MTNL soft-launches GPRS mobile TV |
| 20 Feb 2008 |
C&W receives Indian DLD, ILD licences |
| 19 Feb 2008 |
Idea Cellular reports fiscal Q3 results |
| 19 Feb 2008 |
Sistema to increase stake in Shyam Telelink to 74% |
| 14 Feb 2008 |
Russia’s ByCell gets FIPB clearance for wireless network |
| 12 Feb 2008 |
Alca-Lu selected for 13,000km France, India submarine link |
| 8 Feb 2008 |
Ericsson signs first consumer push e-mail contract with Aircel |
| 4 Feb 2008 |
RCOM to list Infratel unit on Indian bourses |
| 1 Feb 2008 |
VSNL to roll out WiMAX network to dozen cities by 2009 |
| 31 Jan 2008 |
RCOM third quarter profit up 49% |
| 30 Jan 2008 |
Bharti Airtel posts bouyant Q3 results |
| 29 Jan 2008 |
Vodafone gets green light to challenge Indian tax claim |
| 25 Jan 2008 |
BSNL chooses Soma Networks for WiMAX deployment |
| 23 Jan 2008 |
Huawei rolls out MTNL's MPLS backbone |
| 15 Jan 2008 |
BSNL: 10% stake to be floated? |
| 14 Jan 2008 |
RCOM to order up to 100 million GSM lines - report |
| 14 Jan 2008 |
BSNL to invest USD500 million in CDMA |
| 11 Jan 2008 |
Licences for all |
| 10 Jan 2008 |
COAI: GSM base jumps 62% in 2007 |
| 4 Jan 2008 |
TRAI recommends mobile TV licence auction; wants 3G licensing sooner |
| 2 Jan 2008 |
Wireless market racks up record monthly growth |
| 2 Jan 2008 |
Spice sells towers and takes out loans for network expansion |
| 2 Jan 2008 |
VSNL to sell 20% stake in internet subsidiary; India WiMAX round-up |
| 19 Dec 2007 |
Sistema makes plans for pan-India telco |
| 19 Dec 2007 |
VSNL to be renamed Tata Communications; plans new USD250m link with Europe |
| 19 Dec 2007 |
Idea selects NSN for managed services network rollout in Bihar |
| 10 Dec 2007 |
Vodafone forges network sharing agreements |
| 7 Dec 2007 |
DoT oks RCOM’s GSM plans |
| 20 Nov 2007 |
Virgin India to be announced next year |
| 13 Nov 2007 |
India to opt for 3G auction |
| 1 Nov 2007 |
Verizon wins LD licences |
| 1 Nov 2007 |
VSNL to be renamed Tata Telecommunications |
| 1 Nov 2007 |
Reliance reports 2Q results |
| 24 Oct 2007 |
COAI sues DoT over dual spectrum rules |
| 22 Oct 2007 |
CDMA players eye GSM |
| 22 Oct 2007 |
Russian firm to target remote areas |
| 18 Oct 2007 |
None to be excluded in 3G grab |
| 12 Oct 2007 |
NSN wins BSNL deal to provide broadband to 7,000 villages |
| 11 Oct 2007 |
GSM subs jump 5.6 million in Q3 |
| 4 Oct 2007 |
BSNL to go to tender for 50,000 WiMAX kiosks |
| 2 Oct 2007 |
Last minute rush for telecoms licences |
| 2 Oct 2007 |
Bharti tops 50 million mark |
| 28 Sep 2007 |
Videocon applies for wireless licences for all 22 circles |
| 28 Sep 2007 |
Non-uniform 3G in circles to delay spectrum policy |
| 27 Sep 2007 |
Russia’s Sistema buys into India |
| 20 Sep 2007 |
Amid much fanfare, Vodafone announces Hutchison Essar rebrand |
| 19 Sep 2007 |
Ericsson spearheads W-CDMA/HSPA trial in rural India |
| 18 Sep 2007 |
UTStarcom teams with Bharti Airtel to launch IPTV |
| 13 Sep 2007 |
Maxis denies plans to quit Aircel |
| 12 Sep 2007 |
Essar strategy for BPL upsets Vodafone |
| 10 Sep 2007 |
BPL Mobile applies for new licences to expand its reach |
| 7 Sep 2007 |
Ericsson signs USD1.3 billion deal with BSNL |
| 7 Sep 2007 |
BSNL/MTNL restructuring ‘on hold’ |
| 4 Sep 2007 |
Reliance awards USD1.5 billion Flag contract to Fujitsu |
| 28 Aug 2007 |
India's total telephony base reaches 232.87 million |
| 21 Aug 2007 |
Reliance denies discussions with Maxis over Aircel |
| 21 Aug 2007 |
Bharti to double tower network by March 2008 |
| 3 Aug 2007 |
C&W applies for long-distance licences |
| 1 Aug 2007 |
Reliance Communications profit doubles |
| 31 Jul 2007 |
Lower sales means lower profit at MTNL |
| 27 Jul 2007 |
Bharti Airtel Q1 profit doubles |
| 26 Jul 2007 |
Idea reports 1Q results |
| 24 Jul 2007 |
DoT plans US model for 3G spectrum auction |
| 23 Jul 2007 |
Bharti buys back 4.99% Airtel stake |
| 19 Jul 2007 |
Ericsson wins USD2b network expansion deal from Bharti |
| 18 Jul 2007 |
BSNL reduces GSM line purchase to 14m |
| 17 Jul 2007 |
SingTel hints at upping Bharti Airtel stake |
| 17 Jul 2007 |
BSNL may slash 45.5 million line GSM order to just 23 million |
| 13 Jul 2007 |
BSNL vendor contracts continue to cause chaos |
| 11 Jul 2007 |
FT confirms purchase of GTL divisions |
| 11 Jul 2007 |
The rise and rise of telecoms |
| 5 Jul 2007 |
Singapore eyes USD2b stake in Bharti Airtel |
| 4 Jul 2007 |
Nokia Siemens Networks wins USD900m deal from Bharti Airtel |
| 3 Jul 2007 |
Spice raises USD128 million from IPO |
| 21 Jun 2007 |
Ericsson to host multimedia services for BSNL |
| 12 Jun 2007 |
VSNL to install 2,000 WiMAX base stations |
| 6 Jun 2007 |
Nokia Siemens wins network upgrade deal from BSNL |
| 5 Jun 2007 |
India equipment market growing strongly |
| 4 Jun 2007 |
FT lines up India’s GTL |
| 1 Jun 2007 |
VSNL claims WiMAX first |
| 31 May 2007 |
Further rumours on Spice/Idea merger |
| 31 May 2007 |
Aircel inks network expansion contract |
| 30 May 2007 |
Vodafone to sell Bharti stake and rebrand Hutch |
| 29 May 2007 |
TM open to Spice/Idea merger |
| 29 May 2007 |
Bharti Airtel passes 40 million mark |
| 29 May 2007 |
PCCW Global and Bharti Airtel sign partnership agreement |
| 23 May 2007 |
UTStarcom signs contracts with United Telecom and BSNL |
| 22 May 2007 |
BSNL all set to place order for ‘mega contract’ |
| 21 May 2007 |
Idea Cellular awards Nokia Siemens Networks USD500 million contract |
| 18 May 2007 |
Spice gets NLD & ILD licences |
| 17 May 2007 |
Virgin Mobile plans JV with Tata Teleservices, papers say |
| 9 May 2007 |
Hutchison Telecom and Vodafone complete Hutch Essar deal |
| 8 May 2007 |
DoCoMo abandons Indian i-mode scheme |
| 4 May 2007 |
Airtel and UTStarcom to launch IPTV |
| 1 May 2007 |
Reliance Communications' profit doubles |
| 30 Apr 2007 |
FIPB approves Vodafone takeover of Hutchison Essar |
| 27 Apr 2007 |
Bharti Airtel reports 98% net profit growth in 4Q |
| 27 Apr 2007 |
Vodafone may need to pay more for Hutch Essar |
| 27 Apr 2007 |
Four 3G licences only says DoT |
| 26 Apr 2007 |
India to permit overseas firms bid for 3G licences, papers say |
| 26 Apr 2007 |
Idea Cellular announces year end results |
| 25 Apr 2007 |
MTNL reports full year results |
| 23 Apr 2007 |
Telecom service tax revenue booming on back of record subscriber growth |
| 18 Apr 2007 |
Motorola drops lawsuit against BSNL: Ericsson and Nokia celebrate |
| 16 Apr 2007 |
Indian regulators still not convinced by Vodafone’s plan, papers say |
| 13 Apr 2007 |
BSNL plans mega WiMAX rollout |
| 12 Apr 2007 |
GSM subscriber base tops 121 million |
| 12 Apr 2007 |
TRAI proposes network sharing |
| 5 Apr 2007 |
Vodafone admits snag in Hutch Essar purchase |
| 20 Mar 2007 |
TM announces proposed listing of Spice Communications |
| 15 Mar 2007 |
Vodafone strikes deal with Essar |
| 9 Mar 2007 |
Hutchison approves sale of assets to Vodafone |
| 2 Mar 2007 |
Aircel completes 3G testing |
| 27 Feb 2007 |
Ericsson wins three-year GSM expansion contract from Idea Cellular |
| 27 Feb 2007 |
Motorola demands minutes of meeting for BSNL contract |
| 23 Feb 2007 |
Vodafone's acquisition of Hutchison Essar |
| 22 Feb 2007 |
HTIL and Vodafone sign three year non-compete pact |
| 21 Feb 2007 |
BT receives ILD, NLD licences |
| 20 Feb 2007 |
Essar keen to dissuade Vodafone from Bharti network sharing deal |
| 19 Feb 2007 |
Can Vodafone work with Essar? |
| 14 Feb 2007 |
Alcatel-Lucent wins contracts from MTNL and BSNL |
| 14 Feb 2007 |
Tata Group declines 26.1% option on VSNL |
| 12 Feb 2007 |
Vodafone wins Indian prize |
| 8 Feb 2007 |
Bids in by Friday, HTIL says |
| 7 Feb 2007 |
Hindujas and Qatar Telecom to put in joint bid for Hutchison Essar - report |
| 1 Feb 2007 |
Pacific Internet launches VoIP for SMEs |
| 25 Jan 2007 |
BSNL plans WiMAX coverage of 80,000 villages |
| 23 Jan 2007 |
SingTel announces plan to sell submarine link to Bharti |
| 23 Jan 2007 |
Bharti 3Q: net profit doubles as wireless base jumps to 32 million |
| 19 Jan 2007 |
Motorola wins 3G contract from MTNL, pending licence award |
| 17 Jan 2007 |
Indian GSM subscriber base almost doubles; CDMA triples |
| 15 Jan 2007 |
India next for Virgin Mobile? |
| 11 Jan 2007 |
Vodafone mulls partnership with RCOM for Hutchison Essar, papers say |
| 8 Jan 2007 |
Vodafone to start due diligence on Hutch Essar, papers say |
| 5 Jan 2007 |
Spice puts IPO on menu |
| 4 Jan 2007 |
BSNL to offer 130,000 WiLL connections in Uttar Pradesh |
| 4 Jan 2007 |
Hindujas join Hutchison Essar fray |
| 3 Jan 2007 |
Essar to match Vodafone’s Hutch bid; Maxis, Qtel and Orascom drop out of race |
| 3 Jan 2007 |
Reliance sets out Flag expansion programme |
| 3 Jan 2007 |
Huawei wins optical network order from BSNL |
| 2 Jan 2007 |
Essar arranges financing for proposed Hutchison buyout |
| 2 Jan 2007 |
Aircel to roll out WiMAX in 23 circles |
| 22 Dec 2006 |
Hutchison confirms approaches; Vodafone lays cards on the table |
| 20 Dec 2006 |
Vodafone may join race for Hutchison Essar, papers say |
| 19 Dec 2006 |
Hutch declines comment on reported talks with Reliance for Essar sale |
| 18 Dec 2006 |
Lanka Bell, Reliance ink cable deal |
| 18 Dec 2006 |
Aperto bags BSNL order for WiMAX deployment |
| 15 Dec 2006 |
BSNL to offer free upgrade for all broadband users in 2007 |
| 15 Dec 2006 |
Reliance, Maxis and Orascom want a piece of Hutch Essar, papers say |
| 14 Dec 2006 |
BSNL mega contracts delayed for a third time whilst Motorola appeal is heard |
| 14 Dec 2006 |
MTNL broadband waiting list tops 10,000 |
| 14 Dec 2006 |
Aircel to expand nationwide |
| 13 Dec 2006 |
ISPs says tax breaks will boost broadband |
| 13 Dec 2006 |
Military throws a spanner in the 3G works |
| 11 Dec 2006 |
Reliance linked with Essar bid, papers say |
| 8 Dec 2006 |
Hutch says no comment on Essar sale speculation |
| 7 Dec 2006 |
Idea looking to raise USD560m from IPO |
| 5 Dec 2006 |
Reliance launches mega, mega tender, paper says |
| 4 Dec 2006 |
DoT rejects TRAI’s MNP recommendation |
| 1 Dec 2006 |
Aircel granted mobile spectrum in new regions |
| 30 Nov 2006 |
BSNL mega contracts delayed until Motorola appeal is heard |
| 30 Nov 2006 |
Birla Group refused Mumbai mobile licence, papers say |
| 29 Nov 2006 |
BSNL seeks WiMAX tie-up with Intel, papers say |
| 28 Nov 2006 |
Indian cellcos to begin 3G trials, papers say |
| 27 Nov 2006 |
BSNL soft-launches triple-play |
| 24 Nov 2006 |
Teledata Informatics to provide rural broadband in Madhya Pradesh |
| 21 Nov 2006 |
Hutch and Idea granted mobile spectrum in new regions |
| 21 Nov 2006 |
3G could hit India by mid-2007, papers say |
| 20 Nov 2006 |
TRAI calls for revamp of ILD legislation, papers say |
| 16 Nov 2006 |
Ericsson CEO hopes for speedy India resolution |
| 14 Nov 2006 |
BT applies for Indian licences |
| 9 Nov 2006 |
MTNL hands out broadband and GSM expansion contracts |
| 7 Nov 2006 |
Aditya Birla reduces Idea stake to 65% |
| 6 Nov 2006 |
Shyam Teleink to return to market next month |
| 3 Nov 2006 |
BSNL mega contracts delayed until Motorola appeal is heard |
| 3 Nov 2006 |
Idea launches in Uttar Pradesh (East) |
| 1 Nov 2006 |
Airtel contracts Nokia for network expansion in eight circles |
| 1 Nov 2006 |
VSNL profits up 18% |
| 31 Oct 2006 |
Reliance continues strong growth |
| 30 Oct 2006 |
Equity firm claims ‘significant minority stake’ in Idea |
| 30 Oct 2006 |
Tata Tele losses narrow |
| 30 Oct 2006 |
Aircel launches WiMAX |
| 30 Oct 2006 |
MTNL profits down as competition heats up |
| 27 Oct 2006 |
India news special: Bharti Airtel continues strong growth |
| 27 Oct 2006 |
India news special: BSNL-MTNL merger off? |
| 27 Oct 2006 |
India news special: Providence takes Idea stake; TA Associates and ChrysCapital to follow? |
| 24 Oct 2006 |
TRAI brands MTNL IPTV launch illegal, papers say |
| 23 Oct 2006 |
VSNL seals submarine cable deal with Etisalat and Telecoms Egypt, Saudi and Italia |
| 23 Oct 2006 |
BSNL plans January IPTV launch |
| 17 Oct 2006 |
Reliance deploys Aicent MMS gateway |
| 17 Oct 2006 |
India to invest USD1.1bn in rural services |
| 16 Oct 2006 |
Idea launches in Rajasthan |
| 16 Oct 2006 |
MTNL to launch IPTV Saturday |
| 16 Oct 2006 |
BSNL slashes fixed line tariffs |
| 10 Oct 2006 |
Indian GSM subs pass 127 million in September |
| 10 Oct 2006 |
AT&T becomes first foreign-owned long-distance licensee |
| 9 Oct 2006 |
BSNL ‘mega tender’ decision expected soon; Ericsson lowest bidder |
| 6 Oct 2006 |
C&W pondering Indian licence move |
| 5 Oct 2006 |
Airtel reluctantly hands back CDMA spectrum |
| 4 Oct 2006 |
SLT and BSNL inaugurate submarine cable |
| 3 Oct 2006 |
TRAI makes 3G and BWA spectrum recommendations |
| 28 Sep 2006 |
TRAI reveals 3G auction plans |
| 28 Sep 2006 |
BSNL FY profits hit by tax adjustment |
| 26 Sep 2006 |
Qualcomm seals deal with HFCL for CDMA handsets |
| 25 Sep 2006 |
DoT to investigate Hutch PTT |
| 19 Sep 2006 |
India faces battle to free up short listed WiMAX spectrum |
| 15 Sep 2006 |
Reliance wants in on the 3G action |
| 14 Sep 2006 |
DoT confirms indoor 3G trials |
| 14 Sep 2006 |
BSNL mobile subs pass 20 million mark |
| 13 Sep 2006 |
BSNL receives 3G spectrum on the quiet, others may have too, papers say |
| 11 Sep 2006 |
Reliance confirms GSM plans |
| 8 Sep 2006 |
Providence eyes Idea stake, papers say |
| 7 Sep 2006 |
BSNL launches new pre-paid fixed line service |
| 7 Sep 2006 |
Maxis to invest USD300m in Aircel expansion |
| 6 Sep 2006 |
Falcon launches as BSNL and MTNL team up to build submarine system of their own |
| 5 Sep 2006 |
Spice reveals funding for USD2.5 billion expansion |
| 4 Sep 2006 |
Lanka Bell in submarine cable tie-up with FLAG Telecom |
| 31 Aug 2006 |
MTNL looks to be first with IPTV |
| 24 Aug 2006 |
Ericsson to upgrade Airtel mobile network |
| 16 Aug 2006 |
MTNL projects running late |
| 15 Aug 2006 |
BPL outlines investments |
| 9 Aug 2006 |
Spice hopes to raise USD250m from 1Q07 IPO |
| 9 Aug 2006 |
Aircel eyes eleven new circles, papers say |
| 8 Aug 2006 |
India discusses 3G licence pricing |
| 7 Aug 2006 |
Intel to launch series of Indian WiMAX trials |
| 4 Aug 2006 |
Bharti contracts IBM for service delivery platform |
| 1 Aug 2006 |
MTNL seals IPTV content deals |
| 1 Aug 2006 |
Reliance continues strong growth |
| 31 Jul 2006 |
MTNL profits decline despite steady subs growth |
| 26 Jul 2006 |
Bharti beats forecasts with 48% profit boost |
| 18 Jul 2006 |
Vodafone could up Airtel stake |
| 18 Jul 2006 |
HFCL latest CDMA operator to declare GSM ambitions |
| 17 Jul 2006 |
TRAI backs MNP |
| 14 Jul 2006 |
DoT says: FDI limits unchanged; unbundling unlikely; MVNOs considered |
| 12 Jul 2006 |
MoC won’t be swayed on LLU, says wireless broadband is priority |
| 12 Jul 2006 |
Telephony penetration reaches 13.95% |
| 10 Jul 2006 |
GSM users reach 78.5 million |
| 7 Jul 2006 |
Tata, Idea, Hutch and Spice all want a slice of the DLD pie |
| 6 Jul 2006 |
Reliance allowed GSM and CDMA mobile services within the same circle, papers say |
| 6 Jul 2006 |
Bharti launches GSM-based FWA services |
| 4 Jul 2006 |
TRAI slams BSNL over poor interconnection |
| 29 Jun 2006 |
Telephony penetration reaches 12.8%, says TRAI |
| 29 Jun 2006 |
Teleservices looks to expand nationwide |
| 26 Jun 2006 |
Airtel plans triple-play by November |
| 26 Jun 2006 |
Birla completes Idea takeover |
| 26 Jun 2006 |
MTNL to pilot WiMAX |
| 26 Jun 2006 |
ZTE confirms Tata network deal |
| 23 Jun 2006 |
BSNL to spend big on mobile and broadband, but profits under pressure |
| 22 Jun 2006 |
BSNL to launch IPTV pilot in August |
| 19 Jun 2006 |
Nokia extends HET network management deal |
| 19 Jun 2006 |
Tata contracts Alcatel for multi-service network upgrade |
| 16 Jun 2006 |
Hutch increases stake in Indian GSM subsidiary |
| 14 Jun 2006 |
Utilities providers to receive long-distance licences |
| 14 Jun 2006 |
Idea to provide Shared Access to rural India |
| 13 Jun 2006 |
Five in the running for BSNL mega tender |
| 13 Jun 2006 |
Regulator issues wireless broadband consultation paper |
| 12 Jun 2006 |
Reliance applies for GSM spectrum in Delhi and Mumbai, papers say |
| 9 Jun 2006 |
ZTE to deploy Tata CDMA network, papers say |
| 8 Jun 2006 |
TM completes Spice deal |
| 7 Jun 2006 |
Regulator asks MTNL to hand back CDMA spectrum for redistribution |
| 1 Jun 2006 |
BSNL delays opening ‘mega-tender’ bids to 12 June |
| 25 May 2006 |
Definitive 3G roadmap due ‘soon’, says Comms Minister |
| 22 May 2006 |
Tata calls for investigation into overstating of subscriber stats |
| 22 May 2006 |
BSNL slashes fixed line and WiLL call costs |
| 17 May 2006 |
Telekom Malaysia mulls Spice float |
| 11 May 2006 |
Tata to spend USD666 million to double town coverage |
| 10 May 2006 |
VSNL to acquire Primus India |
| 9 May 2006 |
MTNL to receive NLD licence |
| 8 May 2006 |
MTNL requests extra spectrum to cope with booming demand in Mumbai |
| 4 May 2006 |
BSNL to get the EDGE in Gujarat |
| 3 May 2006 |
IDFC in for Idea stake, papers say |
| 3 May 2006 |
Cellcos to stop selling pre-activated mobile SIMs |
| 2 May 2006 |
Reliance Communication Ventures posts 30% rise in 1Q profits |
| 28 Apr 2006 |
Bharti Airtel quarterly profits up 49% |
| 27 Apr 2006 |
HTIL looks to increase Essar stake |
| 26 Apr 2006 |
MTNL FY profits fall 39% |
| 26 Apr 2006 |
VSNL plans India-Europe undersea cable |
| 20 Apr 2006 |
Communist Party claims tariff changes not benefiting the poor |
| 19 Apr 2006 |
MTNL offers voluntary redundancy to 1,300 more staff |
| 18 Apr 2006 |
BSNL to enter ILD market |
| 13 Apr 2006 |
More wheeler-dealings in the Indian telecoms market |
| 12 Apr 2006 |
BSNL profits dive 20% despite continued strong revenue growth |
| 11 Apr 2006 |
Aditya Birla has a bright Idea; buys Tata out of joint venture |
| 10 Apr 2006 |
India ends 1Q with 69 million GSM mobile subscribers |
| 6 Apr 2006 |
KT-Shyam talks off |
| 3 Apr 2006 |
Reliance slashes ILD tariffs by up to 69% |
| 31 Mar 2006 |
Israeli firm puts MTNL on the road to triple-play |
| 29 Mar 2006 |
Bharti signs up Nortel for contact centre services |
| 29 Mar 2006 |
DoT announces new mobile spectrum allocation policy |
| 27 Mar 2006 |
BSNL wants IPO pushed back to 2007 |
| 23 Mar 2006 |
BSNL reveals mega-tender details; bidding to begin 28 April |
| 22 Mar 2006 |
CAC causes delay in long-distance licence awards |
| 21 Mar 2006 |
Bharti wants TCIL’s Hexacom stake |
| 20 Mar 2006 |
BSNL cancels Huawei deal; launches EV-DO tender |
| 17 Mar 2006 |
MTNL selects Time Broadband and HP for IPTV content delivery |
| 14 Mar 2006 |
Hutch Essar and 17 others apply for NLD/ILD licence |
| 14 Mar 2006 |
BSNL and MTNL to share cell sites |
| 13 Mar 2006 |
Telekom Malaysia to take Spice stake – official |
| 10 Mar 2006 |
HTIL triples CAPEX as it targets India |
| 10 Mar 2006 |
Telekom Malaysia to take Spice stake |
| 10 Mar 2006 |
Rumours abound over sale of further Tata Tele stakes |
| 10 Mar 2006 |
Reliance plans IPTV before year-end |
| 9 Mar 2006 |
Temasek takes Tata Tele stake |
| 8 Mar 2006 |
Regulator warns five cellcos over poor QoS |
| 8 Mar 2006 |
BSNL launches WiMAX trial |
| 6 Mar 2006 |
Tata Tele could sell 15% stake, papers say |
| 3 Mar 2006 |
Aircel looks to expand to eight new circles |
| 2 Mar 2006 |
Hutch reorganises Essar ahead of IPO |
| 1 Mar 2006 |
Bharti to merge fixed and mobile businesses |
| 28 Feb 2006 |
Telekom Malaysia strikes Spice deal, paper says |
| 24 Feb 2006 |
TRAI revamps ADC system |
| 23 Feb 2006 |
BSNL mega tender facing more delays? |
| 21 Feb 2006 |
Reliance slashes handset prices |
| 21 Feb 2006 |
BSNL to bundle broadband and telephony |
| 13 Feb 2006 |
Reliance Infocomm expands Tamil Nadu fixed wireless services |
| 8 Feb 2006 |
MTNL to receive tax refund |
| 7 Feb 2006 |
MTNL launches mobile line tender |
| 7 Feb 2006 |
Reliance must pay same charges as all GSM operators |
| 1 Feb 2006 |
Exciting ownership issues in India |
| 31 Jan 2006 |
HFCL to launch VoIP |
| 31 Jan 2006 |
MTNL profits fall 33% |
| 27 Jan 2006 |
Maxis looking to add some Spice? |
| 26 Jan 2006 |
Nokia to manage networks for Hutch Essar |
| 25 Jan 2006 |
Bharti profits up 25%, mobile subs top 16 million |
| 24 Jan 2006 |
BSNL hands 30% of GSM lines to ITI without tender |
| 17 Jan 2006 |
Hutch completes BPL takeover |
| 13 Jan 2006 |
Infocomm to double coverage, expand rural ops |
| 13 Jan 2006 |
TM looking to add some Spice? |
| 11 Jan 2006 |
Infocomm introduces single tariff for WiLL service |
| 11 Jan 2006 |
Bycell eyeing Indian mobile market |
| 10 Jan 2006 |
Infocomm negotiating lower interest loan to restructure USD300 million debts |
| 9 Jan 2006 |
Tata Teleservices planning stake sale? |
| 6 Jan 2006 |
Galloping wireless growth drives Indian telecoms sector |
| 6 Jan 2006 |
Reliance embraces ‘One India’ |
| 5 Jan 2006 |
Indian international carrier market heating up |
| 3 Jan 2006 |
Maxis buys Aircel |
| 19 Dec 2005 |
Malaysian telcos reported to be in talks with Aircel |
| 16 Dec 2005 |
Bharti and VSNL launch SEA-ME-WE-4 in India |
| 13 Dec 2005 |
Reliance Infocomm and China Telecom sign international connectivity agreement |
| 12 Dec 2005 |
Foreign investment in Indian operators to top USD2 billion |
| 12 Dec 2005 |
TRAI proposes ‘rural telecom licences’ |
| 9 Dec 2005 |
Regulators clear Tata’s digital TV joint venture |
| 7 Dec 2005 |
Indian customers to benefit from international cable projects |
| 7 Dec 2005 |
CDMA joint venture on the cards for BSNL and ZTE |
| 2 Dec 2005 |
Government 3G spectrum decision by March |
| 30 Nov 2005 |
Minister still against LLU |
| 24 Nov 2005 |
Nokia aims for CDMA dominance in India |
| 16 Nov 2005 |
Draft policy to bring number portability closer |
| 11 Nov 2005 |
Government slashes long-distance licence fees |
| 11 Nov 2005 |
CDMA user base grows 5.8% in October |
| 9 Nov 2005 |
Booming GSM sector adds 2.11 million new users |
| 9 Nov 2005 |
BSNL may ban Huawei from huge GSM tender following CDMA fiasco |
| 28 Oct 2005 |
Vodafone buys stake in Indian mobile leader Bharti |
| 28 Oct 2005 |
Huawei to set up USD60 million Indian plant |
| 27 Oct 2005 |
Bharti’s quarterly profit rises 43% |
| 26 Oct 2005 |
Tata Teleservices reaches six million users |
| 24 Oct 2005 |
BSNL’s monster GSM order grows to over 60 million lines |
| 21 Oct 2005 |
India approves foreign investment cap increase to 74% |
| 18 Oct 2005 |
NEC to supply India-Sri Lanka cable |
| 11 Oct 2005 |
India's GSM customer base passes 50 million |
| 7 Oct 2005 |
Government says telecoms equipment must be ‘Made in India’ |
| 5 Oct 2005 |
TRAI warns of worsening mobile congestion in India |
| 28 Sep 2005 |
Bharti reaches one million fixed line customers |
| 27 Sep 2005 |
Hutchison’s USD1.15 billion BPL buyout proceeds as planned |
| 26 Sep 2005 |
SKT may buy Tata stake |
| 22 Sep 2005 |
Operators’ opinions split over MNP |
| 22 Sep 2005 |
Ministry sets out rural satellite phone rollout plan |
| 19 Sep 2005 |
China Mobile interested in Reliance |
| 15 Sep 2005 |
VSNL and Bharti to spend USD40 million each on undersea cable |
| 15 Sep 2005 |
BSNL opens up USD5 billion GSM tender to all vendors |
| 14 Sep 2005 |
India to fall short of government broadband target |
| 13 Sep 2005 |
Batelco, Bharti sign GPRS/MMS roaming agreement |
| 13 Sep 2005 |
BSNL and SLT finalise submarine cable deal |
| 12 Sep 2005 |
BSNL to launch INR200 billion GSM tender |
| 12 Sep 2005 |
Tribunal declares ‘Walky’ a mobile service; WiLL prices set to go up |
| 9 Sep 2005 |
TRAI: ‘10% of Indians are telephony subscribers’ |
| 9 Sep 2005 |
Indian GSM operators achieve two million net additions in August |
| 9 Sep 2005 |
BSNL to lay submarine cable between India and Sri Lanka |
| 8 Sep 2005 |
Orange keeps an eye on Indian mobile market |
| 31 Aug 2005 |
COAI welcomes DoT’s decision on fixed-wireless fees; WiLL providers not so happy |
| 25 Aug 2005 |
Idea plans USD298 million expansion |
| 24 Aug 2005 |
Bharti awards Nokia USD125 million contract |
| 23 Aug 2005 |
Spectrum policy delayed until 2006 |
| 19 Aug 2005 |
Reliance launches international roaming for CDMA users |
| 19 Aug 2005 |
Oman: Flag Telecom’s FALCON dips its toes in the water |
| 17 Aug 2005 |
COLT to shift 25% of workers to India by next year |
| 17 Aug 2005 |
BSNL blazes Wi-Fi trail |
| 16 Aug 2005 |
Japan and India plan telecoms cooperation |
| 15 Aug 2005 |
Indian fixed-wireless debate heats up – DoT considers outlawing Walkys |
| 10 Aug 2005 |
India’s wireless sector booming |
| 10 Aug 2005 |
Bharti, Reliance and PTCL team up |
| 10 Aug 2005 |
BSNL slashes broadband rates in two – but also cuts download limits |
| 8 Aug 2005 |
VSNL agrees to share undersea cables with Bharti |
| 1 Aug 2005 |
Tata and Birla agree to buy out Cingular’s Idea stake |
| 1 Aug 2005 |
Controversy rages over Tata’s ‘Walky’ |
| 29 Jul 2005 |
VSNL reports steady profits |
| 28 Jul 2005 |
India to unveil new telecoms policy ‘soon’ |
| 27 Jul 2005 |
BSNL fears ‘One India’ means less income |
| 27 Jul 2005 |
Bharti boosts profits with record customer additions |
| 26 Jul 2005 |
VSNL buys top VoIP carrier |
| 22 Jul 2005 |
AirTel launches data card |
| 21 Jul 2005 |
Hutchison Essar buys BPL Mobile for USD1 billion |
| 20 Jul 2005 |
DoT aims to kickstart broadband expansion |
| 15 Jul 2005 |
Regulator to release MNP paper this month |
| 14 Jul 2005 |
Indian cellcos seek compensation for 'unfair' competition |
| 13 Jul 2005 |
BSNL plans to tender USD5 billion GSM contract and give rural franchises the BOOT |
| 13 Jul 2005 |
BSNL to launch video conferencing |
| 8 Jul 2005 |
Tata confirms INR6 billion capex plan for eastern region |
| 8 Jul 2005 |
Private telcos take 43% of market |
| 8 Jul 2005 |
Alcatel opens GSM base station factory in India |
| 5 Jul 2005 |
‘Total tosh’: Telecom trashes tabloid tittle-tattle on Tata takeover talks |
| 5 Jul 2005 |
Indian ISPs urge regulator to abolish WiMax spectrum licensing |
| 4 Jul 2005 |
“Buy buy buy”: India’s big boys bank big deals |
| 30 Jun 2005 |
Indian handset market worth USD2 billion |
| 29 Jun 2005 |
Long-distance venture announced by Hutch |
| 28 Jun 2005 |
Dishnet launches Wi-Fi |
| 28 Jun 2005 |
Minister predicts ‘One India’ telecom tariff soon |
| 27 Jun 2005 |
MTNL suffers 3G setback |
| 23 Jun 2005 |
More confusion over TRAI’s 3G recommendations |
| 20 Jun 2005 |
Nokia to start producing handsets in India in a year’s time |
| 17 Jun 2005 |
BSNL ponders pre-paid PSTN package |
| 17 Jun 2005 |
International telcos eyeing Cingular’s stake in Idea |
| 16 Jun 2005 |
Telekom Malaysia denies making solo bid for Idea stake |
| 15 Jun 2005 |
Bharti signs USD250 million GSM contract with Ericsson |
| 10 Jun 2005 |
Tata Tele appoints ex-Vodafone bigwig as new CEO |
| 1 Jun 2005 |
BSNL rollouts roll on |
| 1 Jun 2005 |
Tata takes ‘Walky’ into new circles |
| 26 May 2005 |
Finance Ministry disagrees with regulator over 3G auctions |
| 24 May 2005 |
Manufacturing sector to help boost Indian telecoms growth |
| 23 May 2005 |
Alcatel predicts 20-40 million Indian WiMAX users in five years |
| 20 May 2005 |
SingTel ups its Bharti stake for USD250 million |
| 19 May 2005 |
GSM group welcomes TRAI’s spectrum policy |
| 18 May 2005 |
MTNL plots new broadband offensive for low-budget night owls |
| 18 May 2005 |
BSNL announces its highest ever cut in international call rates |
| 17 May 2005 |
TRAI addresses shortage of 2G spectrum, proposes lower spectrum licensing fees |
| 16 May 2005 |
TRAI releases spectrum recommendations |
| 10 May 2005 |
Regulator looking to open up 450MHz band |
| 9 May 2005 |
TRAI looks for ways to reduce cost of 3G rollout |
| 6 May 2005 |
TDSAT sounds death knell for paging companies |
| 5 May 2005 |
BSNL aims for another 30 million GSM lines to cope with rocketing demand |
| 4 May 2005 |
Bharti’s full year results show rapid growth |
| 4 May 2005 |
VSNL finally gains control of global fibre-optic network |
| 27 Apr 2005 |
COAI expect GSM users to top 200 million by 2007; 3G getting closer |
| 26 Apr 2005 |
BPL Mobile talks buy-outs with mystery telcos |
| 15 Apr 2005 |
Bharti reveals billion-dollar 3G rollout plans |
| 15 Apr 2005 |
Government looks at mobile funding |
| 13 Apr 2005 |
VSNL’s cable deal gets the all-clear after US national security probe |
| 12 Apr 2005 |
VSNL chairman says ‘Ta-ta’ |
| 7 Apr 2005 |
India and Pakistan consider fibre-optic link |
| 7 Apr 2005 |
Hutchison puts off Indian cellular IPO |
| 6 Apr 2005 |
Nokia to set up and grow new Indian plant |
| 6 Apr 2005 |
Bharti outlines investments |
| 4 Apr 2005 |
AirTel goes full circle |
| 4 Apr 2005 |
WiMAX on its way to the Sub-Continent |
| 4 Apr 2005 |
Branson seeks Indian partner |
| 24 Mar 2005 |
Regulator says mobile tariffs dropped by 58% last quarter |
| 18 Mar 2005 |
More long-distance levy changes imminent |
| 18 Mar 2005 |
Government enforces minimum broadband speed limit |
| 16 Mar 2005 |
BSNL and MTNL’s opinions differ on merger |
| 14 Mar 2005 |
Mobile data market expands |
| 14 Mar 2005 |
Regulator orders bandwidth costs to come down |
| 11 Mar 2005 |
Hutch and Tata propose PTT relaunch |
| 3 Mar 2005 |
A passage to India: VSNL UK launches wholesale voice service |
| 2 Mar 2005 |
India to splash out USD2.7 billion on telecoms in fiscal year 2005 |
| 2 Mar 2005 |
CDMA market share reaches 25% |
| 23 Feb 2005 |
MTNL playing catch-up in the mobile sector |
| 22 Feb 2005 |
MTNL to expand GSM capacity |
| 21 Feb 2005 |
Bharti looks for US listing |
| 15 Feb 2005 |
BPL banned from selling assets |
| 11 Feb 2005 |
Tata Teleservices launches in Bihar |
| 10 Feb 2005 |
Siemens sees the light of India |
| 7 Feb 2005 |
Political opposition mount campaign to overturn FDI hike |
| 3 Feb 2005 |
Siemens wins wireless module deal |
| 2 Feb 2005 |
Government raises its cap to foreign investors |
| 25 Jan 2005 |
Reliance plans massive network expansion |
| 18 Jan 2005 |
Bharti passes milestone |
| 14 Jan 2005 |
TRAI sets fee for unified licence |
| 14 Jan 2005 |
FWA operators incur the wrath of TRAI |
| 12 Jan 2005 |
Orange may outsource to India |
| 12 Jan 2005 |
Sprint signs Indian IP deal |
| 7 Jan 2005 |
Operators unhappy with ADC changes |
| 6 Jan 2005 |
TRAI considers ADC charges |
| 5 Jan 2005 |
Teledensity to hit 18% in four years |
| 5 Jan 2005 |
India aims for 20 million broadband users by 2010 |
| 23 Dec 2004 |
India needs foreign cash says Minister |
| 21 Dec 2004 |
DoT enters spectrum debate |
| 20 Dec 2004 |
Government announces new broadband policy |
| 16 Dec 2004 |
Reliance Infocomm reveals ambitious expansion plans |
| 15 Dec 2004 |
Nortel bags major BSNL deal |
| 13 Dec 2004 |
ST Telemedia and Telekom Malaysia buy USD390 million stake in Idea |
| 2 Dec 2004 |
Nokia to build handset factory in India |
| 24 Nov 2004 |
Global Crossing and Sify join IP networks |
| 18 Nov 2004 |
Six month countdown to state telecoms merger |
| 17 Nov 2004 |
Bharti’s ever-increasing circles |
| 9 Nov 2004 |
Mobiles overtake fixed lines |
| 8 Nov 2004 |
BSNL and Reliance row escalates |
| 5 Nov 2004 |
TRAI urges government to let go |
| 2 Nov 2004 |
VSNL's acquisition of Tyco Telecom: TeleGeography's View |
| 29 Oct 2004 |
Bharti outperforms: reports 85% rise in subscribers |
| 26 Oct 2004 |
Operators ask regulator for more spectrum |
| 25 Oct 2004 |
Unified licensing regime to be implemented in November |
| 22 Oct 2004 |
Dishnet selects Ericsson |
| 18 Oct 2004 |
State declines to unbundle local loop |
| 14 Oct 2004 |
Government hints at raising ceiling for foreign investment |
| 12 Oct 2004 |
Vendors get sucked into spectrum dispute |
| 12 Oct 2004 |
Chandrasekhar to merge BPL units |
| 8 Oct 2004 |
BSNL contracts Nokia for GSM/GPRS expansion |
| 7 Oct 2004 |
Phenomenal growth, but penetration unfulfilling |
| 7 Oct 2004 |
LG plans new handset plant in Pune |
| 6 Oct 2004 |
India to deploy GSM-R system |
| 5 Oct 2004 |
MTNL announces GSM expansion plan |
| 1 Oct 2004 |
Tata Indicom cuts fixed line charges for Delhi-Mumbai |
| 29 Sep 2004 |
Global associations urge India to reconsider spectrum allocation |
| 23 Sep 2004 |
Hutch still interested in Indian acquisitions |
| 17 Sep 2004 |
Bharti will not sell shares to foreigners |
| 16 Sep 2004 |
Bharti reveals mobile expansion plan |
| 15 Sep 2004 |
Minister sets ambitious targets |
| 14 Sep 2004 |
BSNL looking for foreign partner for handset project |
| 9 Sep 2004 |
Indian price war boosts mobile take-up |
| 9 Sep 2004 |
KT Corp lining up Tata bid? |
| 31 Aug 2004 |
Bharti to invest USD75 million in Uttar Pradesh |
| 19 Aug 2004 |
VSNL to unveil broadband expansion plans |
| 11 Aug 2004 |
BSNL announces record spend on GSM expansion |
| 10 Aug 2004 |
Tata looking to buy Tyco’s network |
| 9 Aug 2004 |
Own-brand handset adds some additional Spice |
| 6 Aug 2004 |
MTNL and C&W expand in India |
| 4 Aug 2004 |
MTNL to launch DSL platform in November |
| 2 Aug 2004 |
War breaks out over 3G frequency allocation plans |
| 29 Jul 2004 |
GAIL India to invest in telecoms business |
| 29 Jul 2004 |
USD260 million investment plan is a good Idea |
| 28 Jul 2004 |
MTNL plans to issue tender for two million-line GSM expansion in August |
| 26 Jul 2004 |
Pair prepare to compete for Tyco Global |
| 14 Jul 2004 |
Hutchison launches multimedia in Pubjab |
| 14 Jul 2004 |
Pakistani regulator seeks clarification from Indian counterpart over licence awards |
| 12 Jul 2004 |
SingTel mulls increasing Bharti stake |
| 9 Jul 2004 |
Regulator expecting growth to pick up |
| 5 Jul 2004 |
Wireless to outnumber fixed lines by year end |
| 28 Jun 2004 |
Eight battle it out for second national mobile licence |
| 22 Jun 2004 |
Prince Alwaleed eyeing second GSM concession |
| 18 Jun 2004 |
Hutch selects Nokia for GSM upgrade |
| 17 Jun 2004 |
Lucent bags Tata deal |
| 15 Jun 2004 |
Bharti hands back four licences |
| 15 Jun 2004 |
Lucent to expand Tata’s CDMA network |
| 9 Jun 2004 |
COLT plans Indian call centre |
| 1 Jun 2004 |
New telecoms minister rules out privatisation of state-run behemoths |
| 28 May 2004 |
Telekom and STT plan bid for Idea Cellular |
| 27 May 2004 |
Nokia wins GSM/GPRS deal from Bharti |
| 26 May 2004 |
MTNL not for sale |
| 18 May 2004 |
Kerala telecom circle to benefit from USD266 million investment |
| 17 May 2004 |
COAI looks to increase telecom FDI |
| 17 May 2004 |
Tata Indicom meets broadband challenge with new submarine cable |
| 13 May 2004 |
Bharti eyes Idea |
| 10 May 2004 |
GSM growth slows in April - revenues rise, but for how long? |
| 6 May 2004 |
“D’ya want a framed family camfone portrait with that?” |
| 26 Apr 2004 |
Bharti posts first net profit on the back of pre-paid push |
| 22 Apr 2004 |
Telekom Malaysia eyes Idea Cellular |
| 15 Apr 2004 |
Mobile users pass 33 million mark - and climbing |
| 13 Apr 2004 |
AirTel to expand coverage to all 23 circles |
| 5 Apr 2004 |
Avaya to up stake in Tata Telecom |
| 31 Mar 2004 |
Idea’s Maharashtra circle hits one million subscribers |
| 29 Mar 2004 |
Bharti unveils ‘mega expansion’ plan |
| 17 Mar 2004 |
Telegeography research shows bandwidth to India surging |
| 10 Mar 2004 |
BSNL accuses VSNL of overcharging on international calls |
| 8 Mar 2004 |
India’s mobile market breaks 31 million barrier |
| 23 Feb 2004 |
New legislation points to consolidation |
| 20 Feb 2004 |
Motorola inks deals with three Indian carriers for USD307 million |
| 12 Feb 2004 |
Bharti awarded licences for five new circles |
| 10 Feb 2004 |
Ericsson bags Bharti deal |
| 10 Feb 2004 |
India continues upwardly mobile trend |
| 30 Jan 2004 |
Dominant telco seeks experienced vendor for expansion project, must have GSOH |
| 28 Jan 2004 |
Idea’s grand designs |
| 21 Jan 2004 |
Bharti benefits from booming mobile market |
| 19 Jan 2004 |
Idea Cellular buys Escotel |
| 13 Jan 2004 |
Cellcos fail to meet TRAI benchmarks |
| 8 Jan 2004 |
Cellcos accept new licensing plan |
| 8 Jan 2004 |
MTNL rapped over performance |
| 7 Jan 2004 |
Wireless customers top 28 million |
| 6 Jan 2004 |
Essar takes stake in Hutchison East |
| 15 Dec 2003 |
Rural demand boosts subscribers by 1.9 million in a month |
| 9 Dec 2003 |
Reliance ups Flag bid |
| 4 Dec 2003 |
AT&T Wireless jumps ship on BPL |
| 1 Dec 2003 |
Teledensity beats expectations |
| 18 Nov 2003 |
Mobile and WiLL subscribers break 25 million barrier |
| 13 Nov 2003 |
DoT rejects Tata’s new licence applications....for the time being |
| 6 Nov 2003 |
Reliance targets 30 million subscribers in new licence regime |
| 4 Nov 2003 |
Mobile operators in u-turn over unified licensing plan |
| 3 Nov 2003 |
Unified licence dispute could spiral out of control |
| 27 Oct 2003 |
Government strives to settle WiLL dispute |
| 8 Oct 2003 |
India reaches wireless penetration target more than a year ahead of schedule |
| 29 Sep 2003 |
DoT rules cause furore |
| 26 Sep 2003 |
More foreign investment to be allowed in telecoms |
| 25 Sep 2003 |
Chinese handset manufacturer sets sights on India |
| 19 Sep 2003 |
Tata applies for four more basic telecoms licences |
| 17 Sep 2003 |
Mobile subscriber figures continue to rocket as WiLL stalls |
| 16 Sep 2003 |
Bharti Cellular plans USD17.5 million investment |
| 2 Sep 2003 |
Reliance gets regulatory ‘thumbs up’ for WiLL service |
| 18 Aug 2003 |
Kashmir coverage extended |
| 12 Aug 2003 |
AirTel hits four million mark |
| 11 Aug 2003 |
Tribunal rules against cellcos in long running WiLL dispute |
| 7 Aug 2003 |
Private operators claim subscriber base of 4.4 million |
| 6 Aug 2003 |
TRAI extends unified licence proposal |
| 1 Aug 2003 |
It’s no Indian summer for VSNL |
| 31 Jul 2003 |
New licensing plans have cellular operators up in arms |
| 30 Jul 2003 |
GSM operators offering ‘goody bags’ to stave off WiLL threat |
| 24 Jul 2003 |
TRAI spat with COAI continues |
| 22 Jul 2003 |
Mobile and fixed line telcos lock horns over unified licensing |
| 10 Jul 2003 |
BoT reprimands BSNL |
| 8 Jul 2003 |
Government mulls allowing intra-circle M&As |
| 4 Jul 2003 |
France Telecom mulls pulling out of India |
| 26 Jun 2003 |
Telia ditches Bharti Mobile stake |
| 24 Jun 2003 |
MTNL to slash CDMA tariffs |
| 23 Jun 2003 |
Birla chairman buys into Star |
| 13 Jun 2003 |
May marks another month of solid mobile subscriber growth |
| 9 Jun 2003 |
Vodafone and Telia opt out of Indian cellcos |
| 29 May 2003 |
Siemens wins EUR30 million Escotel deal |
| 21 May 2003 |
Reliance ‘postcard prices’ push customer base past million mark |
| 21 May 2003 |
Bharti ramps up Airtel investment |
| 7 May 2003 |
Newcomer Reliance looking to shake up mobile sector |
| 9 Apr 2003 |
Limited mobility hearing leads to publication of subscriber data |
| 4 Apr 2003 |
Cellcos merge to achieve pan-Indian footprint |
| 17 Mar 2003 |
Escorts’ telecoms units on expansion trail |
| 20 Jan 2003 |
WiLL causes controversy in India |
| 17 Dec 2002 |
BSNL makes an impact on mobile market |
