Sarin has crowned Vodafone with Indian jewel May 28, 2008
Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin, who will relinquish the post in July 2008, has been the vice- chairman of the Indian arm ever since the global telecom major acquired a controlling stake in the company in February, 2007. Sources in Vodafone Essar said that there would be no impact on companys Indian operations following Sarins decision to step down. (India Times)
Firstource and Airtel Announce Three-Year Outsourcing Partnership May 26, 2008
Firstsource brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in running large customer support operations for global telecom services providers and we believe our customers will benefit from their service capabilities said Jai Menon, Director, Customer Service & Information Technology, Bharti Airtel ( - ) The partnership will support our extraordinary growth and allow us to focus on our core business of creating innovative products and services for our customers and our partners. Raju Shanbhag is a... (TMCnet)
Slim, Emirates Tele, Altimo dial Tata Tele May 12, 2008
Flush with oil money, companies from the Middle-East, along with Chinese telcos are believed to be the biggest movers in global telecom play. Sources said private equity firms were also in the fray, with Apax Partners seen as most bullish on the deal. (India Times)
Stocks to watch May 12, 2008
Global telecom companies like Carlos Slim-controlled Telcel, UAE's Emirates Telecommunications and Russian operator Altimo are in the race to pick up equity worth around $1 billion in Tata Teleservices. Buyout fund Apax Partners is also keen on the deal. (India Times)
Bharti, others plan cable network from UK to India May 8, 2008
NEW DELHI: Major leaders of the global telecom industry on Wednesday signed a formal construction and maintenance agreement (C&MA) to build the first direct, high-bandwidth optical-fiber submarine cable system from the UK to India. The Europe India Gateway (EIG) cable system, which will cost close to $700 million, will significantly enhance capacity and diversity between the countries of these regions. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
The opportunities are immense in Indian retail sector May 4, 2008
Telecom is unstoppable now and our next big thing is to take telecom model from India to the world and personally in the next 2-3 years I will work on this area to ensure that Bharti becomes a global telecom story. NDTV: In the history books how would like to be written up. (NDTV.com)
inZon Discloses Updated Information On Proposed Acquisitions and Financing Apr 16, 2008
inZon's WorldHub Exchange (WorldHubX) subsidiary is tasked to provide neutral centralized switching facilities and exchange services that will offer neutral interconnectivity options, providing significant economies of scale to the global telecom industry in a joint venture with NewCom International (). This alliance provides the latest technology in satellite, telecommunications and disaster recovery facilities services to a diverse array on international clients utilizing their unparalleled... (Primezone Releases)
Telcos move beyond talk, bet on value-added services Apr 11, 2008
Similarly, RCOM acquired US-based ethernet services company Yipes last year to deliver a broad portfolio of services spanning enterprise, wholesale, managed services and consumer segments by leveraging its global telecom in-frastructure and Yipes expertise in plug-and-play ethernet technology. With a shift in the strategy of enterprise from telecom capex to an opex model, managed network services space is likely to see a lot of action. (Economic Times)
US raises $19b in spectrum sale Mar 25, 2008
NEW DELHI: On March 18, global telecom and internet companies bid $19. 59 billion (Rs 78,360 crore) for rights to radio spectrum licences in the 700 MHz band in the US. This is twice the amount that the US government had budgeted from the spectrum sale, making history as America's most lucrative spectrum auction. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
KPN Mobile International and Artilium Partner to Further Upgrade Innovation for KPN's Mobile Networks Mar 20, 2008
Commenting on the agreement, Steve Zimba, Managing Director, Global Telecom Business at Microsoft Corp., said: We are excited that KPN and Artilium have chosen the Microsoft platform to power their ecosystem of connected mobile services. We will be working closely together to help make this great vision a compelling reality for the millions of consumers who are eager to embrace rich, personalized and contextually aware mobile experiences. (BusinessWire)
Global Telecom signs lending agreement with Silicon Valley Bank Mar 19, 2008
McLean-based Global Telecom, which designs telecommunications networks and technologies, said it wanted the "liquidity and flexibility" to expand ... Global Telecom & Technology (OTCBB: GTLT) has 80 employees and $52 million in annual revenue. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Gates No Longer World's Richest Man Mar 10, 2008
Hel also owns stakes in Carso Global Telecom, Grupo Carso and Grupo Financiero Inbursa. The son of a Nebraska politician, Buffett delivered newspapers as a boy. (Forbes)
Gates drops to No. 3 on billionaire list Mar 6, 2008
Hel also owns stakes in Carso Global Telecom, Grupo Carso and Grupo Financiero Inbursa. More from Forbes. (MSNBC -- Race)
* Taiwan Mobile invests in NGN Mar 3, 2008
Market analysts said that as digital convergent telecom services shake up the global telecom landscape, both Taiwan Mobile and Chunghwa Telecom are positioning themselves with an eye to breaking into foreign markets. Both are betting on a combination of cellphone services, fixed lines and cable TV networks, they said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Addressing Critical Shifts in OSS/BSS to Support New Customer Strategies Feb 28, 2008
Media partners for the summit are Billing OSS, Billing supplement, ChinaTechNews, Connect World, Developing Telecoms, Global Telecom Directory, Telecom Asia and Wireless Asia. The summit is supported by Oracle Communications, Tech Mahindra, Comverse, Nokia Siemens Networks, Openet, Axiom Systems, Clarity, Fastwire, InfoVista, Subex, TTI Telecom, Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) and ITU-APT Foundation of India. (BusinessWire)
Bharti consortium to set up undersea cable Feb 26, 2008
New Delhi (PTI): Telecom giant Bharti Airtel on Tuesday said it would set up a new undersea cable linking the United States with Asia in partnership with five global telecom firms. The undersea cable -- Unity -- would entail an investment of 300 million dollar and would address broadband demand by providing capacity to sustain the growth in data and internet traffic between Asia and the US, Bharti said in a statement. (Hindu)
Executive Suite Feb 25, 2008
Hesse, who circled the planet negotiating deals with foreign carriers, says the experience taught him a lot about the global telecom game ... In that same vein, Hesse thinks the Sprint brand, considered one of the grand names in global telecom, is entirely salvageable. (USA Today -- Money)
Tata comm goes global Feb 13, 2008
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008 12:52:38 PM. MUMBAI: Tata Communications Ltd has also formed a partnership in China for network services 00004000 and is looking for similar tie-ups in Asia and the Middle East to boost growth, a senior official said. (India Times, India)
Sunil Mittal gets GSM Association Chairman's Award Feb 13, 2008
BARCELONA: Bharti Enterprises Group Chairman and CEO Sunil Mittal has been awarded global telecom industry's highest honour -- GSM Association Chairman's Award 2008, for his contribution to the development of India's telecom sector. The award coincides with Bharti Airtel achieving the 60- million subscriber mark, both in mobile as well as fixed line telecom services. (India Times)
Global Telecom Leaders to Build I-Me-We Cable System Feb 13, 2008
Bharti Airtel ( - ), India s leading telecom services provider, has signed a formal Construction and Maintenance Agreement in Rome, along with eight major leaders of the global telecommunications industry, to build a high-capacity fiber-optic submarine cable that stretches from India to France via the Middle East. This is the fifth in the series of similar cable systems which includes the SEA-ME-WE series, known as I-ME-WE (India, Middle East, Western Europe). (TMCnet)
AT&T's Stealthy Plans Feb 8, 2008
Wireless unit head is scheduled to give a keynote speech on digital content at the Mobile World Congress, the global telecom trade show, in Barcelona next week. More On This Topic Companies. (Forbes -- Technology)
Under sea cable between India and France planned Feb 7, 2008
NEW DELHI: In a move that would enhance connectivity between India and Europe, a consortium of nine global telecom players, including India s Bharti Airtel and Tata Group-owned VSNL, has decided to lay a high-capacity fibre-optic submarine cable between India and France via the Middle East. To be called I-ME-WE (India, Middle East, Western Europe), the nine partnering telecom companies are: Bharti Airtel (India), Etisalat (UAE), France Telecom (France), Ogero (Lebanon), PTCL (Pakistan), STC... (Hindu)
Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell Speaks on Current Issues Facing America's Intelligence Community Jan. 16 Jan 15, 2008
He holds an M.P.A. from George Washington University, is a graduate of the National Defense University (Global Telecom), the National Defense Intelligence College (Strategic Intelligence), and holds a B.A. in Economics from Furman University. St. Mary's College of Maryland is ranked one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News Report, The Princeton Review and Kiplinger's. (PR Newswire)
Wipro Info bags Rs 2400 cr contract from Aircel Jan 11, 2008
We will combine our global telecom expertise with our total outsourcing proposition to deliver a seamless service experience. This is a strategic relationship for Wipro and we are committed to making it a showcase in the global telecom industry, said Suresh Vaswani, president, Wipro Infotech & Global IT Service Lines. (Business Standard)
Multi-Channel Video Expert Cesar Bachelet Joins ABI Research Dec 28, 2007
Im sure our clients will benefit considerably from his wide range of experience which includes competitive intelligence experience working for a global telecom leader. According to Schatt, Cesars background in the telecom industry as well as his recent focus on consumer video will provide valuable insight for our multi-channel video vendors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Speculation about Olympics boosts phone firm shares Nov 27, 2007
China Mobile has invited a dozen global telecom firms for talks. Taiwan Mobile Co (xWjj) and Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (qH) shares rose 3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
M&A advisers expect busy year for telecom sector Nov 19, 2007
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Global telecom Mvity will remain strong in 2008 with private equity players set to lose out to trade buyers, said three leading Msors. In 2008, telcos will be at least as actively pursuing acquisitions as in 2007, potentially more so,' says Andrew Tisdale, co-head of global media and telecommunications at Morgan Stanley. (Forbes -- Markets)
Niederauer's Issues, Slim's Ascent, MSCI's Lost Funds: Timshel Nov 16, 2007
25 billion to the value of the stake held by Slim's Carso Global Telecom SAB.. Telmex is growing much faster outside Mexico, where revenue rose just 0. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Telstra turnaround on schedule Nov 2, 2007
In a surprising admission after months of attacks on public policy, Mr Trujillo said Telstra did not face negative regulatory impacts "anything like" that of its global telecom peers because it did not have as "far to fall" due to reductions in wholesale phone prices. Telstra has also moved the goalposts slightly for its five-year strategy, raising its forecasts for growth in pre-tax earnings and revenue by 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mobile companies activate plans to copy Apple tune Oct 29, 2007
The focus on continuous promotion, celebrity endorsements and brand building will further gain strength in India, said Bryan Ma director, Asia Pacific, IDC, a global telecom market intelligence firm. A study by the research firm Strategy Analytics claims that touch-screen user interface in mobile phones will start to see significant growth by the end of 2007. (India Times)
* WiMAX conference to open on Monday Oct 19, 2007
The WiMAX Forum plans to set up a WiMAX certification test lab in Taiwan that will help local companies manufacture products compatible to equipment made by global telecom equipment makers, Wang said. The government was a prime mover in getting the lab located here. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
C&W, TM strengthen partnership Oct 19, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Cable ess Europe, Asia and the United States (Ce announced that it has extended its global telecom services agreement with TM Bhd, to further expand its regional footprint in Asia. With the extension, TM will continue its role as a communication infrastructure provider with access to Cternational multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) backbone. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bitter Swede Oct 17, 2007
While Ericsson isn't alone in facing diminished demand for network upgrades, which has hurt many global telecom players' prospects, the Scandinavian wireless outfit took a pasting because it appeared to be going back on its own forecasts. "The announcement is somewhat surprising given the company's upbeat comments at a technology analyst day on Sept. 11," Oppenheimer nalyst Lawrence Harris wrote Tuesday. (SmartMoney)
Harte-Hanks secures option to buy UK marketing company Oct 16, 2007
Information Arts is based in High Wycombe, U.K., and provides marketing services to global telecom providers, banks, governmental organizations and energy, automotive and retail businesses. Information Arts was formed in 2000. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Motorola Lands Largest WiMAX Network Contract in Taiwan Oct 8, 2007
The win is also part of Motorola's global and regional growth for the Motorola WiMAX strategy to provide world class WiMAX technologies, solutions, and services to regional and global telecom operators. About Far EasTone Telecom Far EasTone Telecom is the leader in converged communication services in Taiwan. (PR Newswire)
Gold rush is onfor Indian telecoms Oct 4, 2007
This came as a surprise to the industry, not to mention analysts, dealmakers and even the DoT. The applicants included global telecom companies such as AT&T and British Telecom, which were in the Indian telecom market before but exited recently. The frenzy to grab a chunk of the world's fastest-growing telecom market also attracted a diverse range of players, starting from real estate companies to white-goods makers, to even metal companies like Sterlite Industries and Ispat International. (Asia Times Online)
AT&T joins telecom licence rush Oct 2, 2007
The US giant, through AT&T India, has become the first major global telecom player to apply for pan-India licences ... In October 2006, AT&T became the first global telecom operator to secure national and international long distance licences in India, to begin commercial services in early 2007. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Globe7, SINA.com.hk Announce Major Strategic Partnership Sep 14, 2007
The company is a major player in the global telecom and Voice over IP (VoIP) market. About Globe7 Globe7 is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northgate Technologies Limited, based in India. (Canada Newswire)
Rajrishi Singhal: It happens in India Sep 10, 2007
For instance, if many of the global telecom companies had not applied their home-grown yardsticks to the Indian market, they might have been able to participate in the phenomenal market growth thats the talk of all telecom markets across the world. France Telecom, US West, AT&T, Telstra (Australia), Bezeq (Israel), Shinawatra (Thailand), Bell Canada, Bell South, Swiss PTT were some of the early entrants in the Indian telecom sweepstakes. (India Times)
Guangzhou Global Telecom Signs Agreement with Travoo Sep 4, 2007
GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 3 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ Guangzhou Global Telecom Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GZGT), a mobile phone handset and pre-paid calling card distributor and mobile handset value-added services provider in the PRC, has signed an agreement ("Agreement") with Travoo Technology Guangzhou Ltd. ("Travoo"). According to the Agreement, Guangzhou Global Telecom, Inc. will become the supplier of wireless products and equipment to Travoo (" "), which will become a distribution platform for... (PR Newswire)
Latin Stocks Gain, Led by Petrobras, Vale as U.S. Outlines Subprime Plan Sep 2, 2007
Carso Global Telecom SAB (TELECOA1 MM), the holding company controlled by billionaire Carlos Slim, rose 1 ... Standard & Poor's Ratings Service upgraded the local long-term debt of Carso Global Telecom to mxAA+, its second-highest domestic debt rating, from mxAA. S&P cited the increase to 54 ... 3 percent of Carso Global Telecom's stake in Telefonos de Mexico SAB, Latin America's largest telephone company, in a report sent yesterday. (Bloomberg)
AT&T strategy lauded by business consulting firm Aug 30, 2007
The global telecom provider is building out its network with fiber cable to accommodate the IP-based platform that supports AT&T U-verse. "Stratecast believes that AT&T's master strategy of deploying IPTV over a predominantly FTTN (fiber to the node) architecture will yield the greatest return for stockholders and maximum value for customers," says Pete Dailey, senior research analyst for Stratecast. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
New Internet telephony tariff to make calls to US cheaper Aug 27, 2007
NEW DELHI: The prophecy which global telecom majors have feared for long, that voice will one day become free, is now on the horizon. The use of Internet for voice calls is helping crash tariff boundaries to unimaginable lows. (Times of India)
Hong Kong telecom firm taps ATSI to be its global VoIP carrier Aug 17, 2007
"As larger companies migrate their international voice traffic from traditional circuit switched networks to VoIP networks, global telecom operators are seeking reliable VoIP service providers with a proven track record," ATSI Senior Vice President of Technology and Operations Ruben Caraveo says. PCCW Global is a worldwide business unit of The company provides data and voice services in more than 70 countries. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Complete Coverage: India At 60 Aug 14, 2007
Now, by virtue of pressure from some visionary entrepreneurs and links to global telecom networks, India has emerged as one of the half-dozen most dynamic economies in the world. Its stock market is surging, a new middle class is developing and the nation is anticipating the moment when the vast bulk of its population begins to enter the global economy. (Forbes)
Cbeyond Sees Green Jun 30, 2007
New Global Telecom (NGT) will. PowerNet Global Communications and its. (xchange Magazine, AZ)
For high growth, telcos need to close the urban-rural gap Jun 23, 2007
"The global mobile market presently has a size of 2 billion people. The third billion will come from Asia. Asia will be an overwhelming mobile growth story, with China and India taking the lead," says Ernst Global Telecom Markets leader Marc Chaya ... "Telecom companies have been experiencing great growth across Asia, but the competitive market has really driven down call charges. Operators have been able to find ways to earn profits, despite the low average revenue per user," explained Vincent... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Will PM take Entwistle's 'national champion' bait? Jun 22, 2007
"I believe if that happens with BCE, that in a global telecom world, Telus ... would not carry on as an independent organization and we will get acquired ourselves," said Mr. Entwistle - meaning, of course, that the bulk of the Canadian telecom industry would be run out of New York. The implied question for Mr. Harper is: Is that really what you want. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Huawei says Western vendors undercutting its prices Jun 20, 2007
SINGAPORE Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., China's leading communications network equipment maker, said on Wednesday it should not be blamed for driving down prices in the global telecom network equipment market. Unlisted Huawei is seen by larger rivals as one of the most aggressive vendors which has been offering its technology at up to half the price of its Western competitors, but a senior official from Huawei said larger firms had been undercutting it. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Sector Screen: 10 Telecoms Primed For Liquidity Buying Jun 17, 2007
Plus, the ETF excludes important global telecom companies, so you're left out of any appreciation in international telecom stocks ... Mario Gabelli's GAMCO Global Telecommunications fund sold more than half of its position of ATrding to its latest prospectus, and doubled its holdings of Canadian telecom Telus. (Forbes)
Quickcomm Adds Senior Staff in Australia; Announces Further Expansion into Asia Pacific Jun 14, 2007
About Quickcomm Quickcomm was established in 1997 and has grown to become a leading provider of global Telecom Expense Management (TEM) software and services to Global 2000 companies. Quickcomm software helps cut telecom expenses dramatically and provides actionable insight for telecom provisioning that improves a company's bottom-line. (PR Newswire)
France Tele set to buy GTL's IT biz Jun 2, 2007
France Telecom is the No 3 mobile operator and No 1 provider of broadband internet services in Europe and a leading global telecom service provider. Orange Business Services represents the business communications solutions and services provided by the group including converged voice, data & mobile services and IT expertise and managed services. (Economic Times)
Verizon applies for NLD licence May 28, 2007
NEW DELHI: US-based Verizon Business (formerly MCI) one of the worlds largest global telecom service providers, has applied for a National Long Distance (NLD) licence under recently approved guidelines allowing up to 74% FDI in the telecom sector ... Verizon is fourth in a line up of global telecom service providers who have either entered or shown interest in ILD/NLD licences primarily to serve enterprise segments global MNCs and Indian IT/Companies with global telecom networking... (India Times, India)
Bharti joins global Top 10 club May 24, 2007
MUMBAI: Bharti Airtel has joined the league of top ten global telecom operators with a subscriber base of over 40m in a single country. The Sunil Mittal-promoted GSM giant is likely to touch a user base of 130 million by 2010 as growth remains unabated in the world s fastest growing telecom market. (India Times)
Guangzhou Global Telecom Discusses Fiscal 2006 Financial Results May 18, 2007
4 Million - GUANGZHOU, China, May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Guangzhou Global Telecom Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GZGT), a mobile phone handset and pre-paid calling card distributor and mobile handset value-added services provider in People's Republic of China, today discussed its year end 2006 financial results ... 2% -- Income from operations of $243,213 -- Net income of $220,373 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, Guangzhou Global Telecom reported revenue of $12 ... Ms. Yankuan Li,... (PR Newswire)
China leads push for broadband May 18, 2007
However, with broadband penetration increasing, Chinese operators need to pay more attention to developing broadband content, which will become future cash cow, said Costello, who has 31 years' experience in the global telecom industry working at a number of companies such as Samsung, SBC and AT. "As traditional telecom companies continue to make successful, aggressive advancements towards integrating interactive and entertainment content to their service offerings, content is becoming more and... (People's Daily Online, China)
Maran rocked his own boat May 14, 2007
During his reign of just 9 days short of three years (from May 22 2004), Maran brought in over $12 billion in committed FDI from global telecom and IT companies, many of them arm twisted/incentivised into setting u manufacturing units. It fuelled growth and employment. (India Times)
Companies back 3G spectrum auction May 7, 2007
New Delhi: Communications minister Dayanidhi Marans expressed intent last week to allocate scarce and valuable 3G spectrum through global auctions has excited the interest of not just global telecom players, but also Indian corporates who are not currently in the telecom business. Several Indian firms who have witnessed the telecom sector become one of the most progressive and financially viable from afar, are now looking for a piece of the action. (India Times, India)
Hutchison shareholders approve $2.85b raising May 4, 2007
The global telecom is controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, who has persevered with his investment in Australia despite the operation bleeding red ink for years. Before shareholders voted, Hutchison's independent director, Justin Gardener, warned that if they did not give their approval it would result in a "less than optimal equity structure''. Analysts have described the capital raising as an attempt by Li Ka-shing to mop up the the shares Hutchison Whampoa does not own and thereby... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Ringing loud: Telecom user base swells to 189.9m Apr 18, 2007
NEW DELHI: If global telecom majors are battling tooth and nail for a share of the Indian telecom business, it is with good reason. The latest numbers from telecom regulator Trai show that for the quarter ended December 2006, a little over 20 million people got themselves cellular phones. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
The Global Guru: The Petrodollar Power of Saudi Arabia Apr 18, 2007
To find out the names of these and our other current picks (including a global telecom play that is up over 110% since our initial recommendation), sign up for your free, 60-day trial subscription to today. Enter your e-mail address here. (Human Events Online)
Classmate PC Apr 16, 2007
Competition for the global telecom network equipment market promises to be fierce in 2007, heating up by the official operations of Alcatel-Lucent starting. A US Trade Representative has announced that the US will file two complaints with the World Trade Organization against China over what is described as "inadequate protection of intellectual-property rights." The complaints cover widespread piracy of US movies, music, and software along with market barriers that make legitimate works more... (DigiTimes)
Telephone Tycoon Rises Into Gates's Shadow Apr 15, 2007
His Carso Global Telecom controls 90 percent of Mexico's telephone land lines. By contrast, his Amrica Mvil controls a mere 72 percent of Mexico's cellphone market. (Washington Post)
High-tech sector eyesIndia's rural market Apr 13, 2007
technology giants such as Microsoft to back-office service providers; global telecom and biotechnology companies, and even India's IT-sector lobbyist, the National Association of Software Services Companies (NASSCOM), are stepping out of the cities and moving into the villages and towns of rural India. Each has different imperatives and objectives, but all say that the growing influence of rural India on the country's society and economy is too big to ignore. (Asia Times Online)
Buffett Topples From No. 2 Spot Of World's Richest Apr 13, 2007
Forbes attributed part of Slim's "amazing run" to a 15 percent increase in the stock price of Carso Global Telecom, part of a larger rally in Mexican stocks. Slim's America Movil cell phone company also soared on news of a possible acquisition of Telecom Italia. (7 KETV Omaha)
