U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat as Dell, Horton Shares Fall; Dollar Climbs Nov 21, 2009
an analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Inc. in Atlanta, said MetroPCS is the focus of renewed speculation about mergers in the global telecommunications industry. Trichets Liquidity Concern. (Bloomberg -- US)
Key West unit to list in Canada Nov 5, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Key West Global Telecommunications Bhd told Bursa Malaysia its unit Times Telecom Inc (TTI) has received a conditional acceptance to be listed on TSX Venture Exchange in Canada. Under the listing plan, Key West will demerge TTI via the issuance of 89. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Lityan eyes TM broadband contract Oct 31, 2009
We are confident of our tender to TM that we have submitted with our partner, Huawei, a leading global telecommunications solutions provider based in China. We are also eyeing several government ICT projects in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia, as we now have the financial strength and also the back-up from our main shareholder, Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH), he said yesterday after the re-quotation of Lityan s shares on Bursa Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Lityan eyes high speed broadband project Oct 30, 2009
The information communications technology (ICT) company and its partner Huawei, the leading global telecommunications solutions provider based in China, have submitted a bid. "We will know the result within the next 12 months. We hope to get a significant portion of the project," he told reporters after the company's re-quotation of shares on Bursa Malaysia here on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MACH Announces the Launch of its CAMEL Roaming Solutions Oct 16, 2009
LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 16 /CNW/ - MACH, the leading provider of hub-based mobile communications exchange solutions, today announced the launch of its CAMEL roaming solutions (Canada Newswire)
MACH, The Leading Provider of Hub-Based Mobile Communications Exchange Solutions, Unveiled Today a New Strategy Oct 15, 2009
MACH is the leading provider of hub-based mobile communications exchange solutions, uniting the global telecommunications marketplace. MACH solutions accelerate operators' and providers' time to market, optimise service delivery to the mobile end-user, and accelerate the settlement of inter-operator financial liabilities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MTN resolves to lead in emerging markets Oct 14, 2009
Launched in 1994, MTN is a global telecommunications group, operating in 21 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
America Movil Rated New `Buy,' Top Pick at UBS; Price Estimate 41 Pesos Oct 1, 2009
Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- America Movil SAB, Latin Americas largest mobile-phone company, was started with a buy recommendation and price estimate of 41 pesos at UBS AG, which said the stock was a top pick in Mexico and in global telecommunications. Growth, albeit slower than during the heyday, with high, and increasing, profitability levels and free cash flow generation that is hard to compete with, and is distributed to shareholders, leads us to initiate coverage with a buy... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
HP and Oracle Make Your Data Work Harder Aug 19, 2009
Somekh gives the example of LGR Telecommunications of Atlanta, a provider of data warehousing, analysis and reporting solutions for global telecommunications companies. It uses the HP Oracle Database Machine to help its clients process data. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Martin T. Stanislav Named Information Systems & Global Services Vice President, Finance & Business Operations Aug 4, 2009
"Jeff's experience as Chief Financial Officer for IS&GS and President of our former Global Telecommunications unit, combined with his previous roles on the Corporate Finance staff, will enhance our M&A team.". Headquartered in Bethesda, Md. (PR Newswire)
EXFO Reports Third-Quarter Results for Fiscal 2009 Jul 1, 2009
" As part of this plan, EXFO tightened cost controls and reduced its workforce by approximately 5% (65 employees). The company has also applied for a Canadian federal program that will allow certain employees to work four days per week for a maximum of 52 weeks. EXFO will incur severance and other pre-tax related charges of about US$1.3 million that will be accounted for in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. Unaudited Selected Financial Information (In thousands of US dollars)... (PR Newswire)
Corporate Social Responilbity and O... Jun 29, 2009
Global telecommunications provider, Orange (France Telecom), has released its corporate sustainability report for 2008. The company uses three words to define its policy: include, care and preserve. (Suite101.com)
OmniGlobe Networks Completes Acquisition of RAMTelecom Jun 4, 2009
" He adds: "The market for communications services in remote and rural areas is a solidly growing sector of the global telecommunications industry and, moving forward, our focus will be to build on RAM's North American commercial and operational expertise and to extend it to the oil and gas, mining and forestry markets internationally. " Julian Costley, OmniGlobe's chairman, says: "Acquiring RAMTelecom is an important step forward for OmniGlobe in growing its business organically and through... (Canada Newswire)
DIRECTV Latin America to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Global Telecommunications Media Technology (TMT) Conference May 30, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV Latin America will present at Bank of America Merrill Lynchs Global Telecommunications Media Technology Conference on Thursday, June 4, at 8:30 a.m. BST/3:30 a.m. ET. The presentation will include an update and outlook on the DIRECTV Latin America businesses. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at and an archive of the webcast will also be available on this website beginning on Friday, June 5. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Samart ready for aggressive expansion May 23, 2009
The bitterly competitive global telecommunications industry is facing numerous challenges on the back of soft market conditions due to the global economic crisis. And although most telcos may be holding back their expansion plans, Thailand-based Samart I-Mobile Public Company Limited (Samart), is ready to expand its business aggressively. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
AT&T Leads the U.S. in Smartphones and Integrated Devices May 15, 2009
AT&T invested more than any other publicly traded company in the U.S. and more than any other publicly traded global telecommunications company last year. And AT&T expects total capital expenditures to be $17 to $18 billion in 2009, with more than three quarters of it again supporting mobility and data. (PR Newswire)
Fight will now be on service quality and destinations May 13, 2009
Azran said corporate sales were on the rise for the airline and it was now flying executives from some big banks, oil and gas companies, global telecommunications firms and business travellers. With service levels raised, the airline hopes to capture a bigger business traveller market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
CoSine looks for new business operations May 12, 2009
CoSine Communications was founded in 1998 as a global telecommunications equipment supplier, then ceased its customer service operations at the end of 2006. Reader Comments. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Beijing battles with unauthorized TV May 1, 2009
According to a report prepared by Lisa Hulme-Jones, senior analyst for North Asia at BuddeComm, an Australia-based independent global telecommunications research and consultancy company, China DBSAT is now the second-largest satellite fleet operator in Asia with total assets of 7 billion yuan (US$1 billion). While the company's main business consists of satellite TV services including those broadcast direct to individual homes, it also provides satellite Internet access and telecommunications... (Asia Times Online)
Taming the beast of broadband Apr 19, 2009
Australia has done itself considerable damage by the failure in Canberra until now to see the imperatives of global telecommunications and by a regulatory regime that worked to reduce investment in the industry. The NBN will change that picture, because dominance will be determined not by the wires but by the services they carry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Telkom, AT&T shake hands Apr 17, 2009
SA's Telkom and global telecommunications group ATed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to allow both companies to explore opportunities on the African continent. Telkom said in a statement CEO Reuben September and Ronald E Spears, president and CEO of ATness Solutions, signed the agreement in Johannesburg. (iAfrica.com)
Canadians continue to lag other countries in buying mobile phones Apr 9, 2009
Signs of change in the air, though, as smart phones grow in popularity TORONTO, April 9 /CNW/ - When it comes to owning and using mobile phones, Canadians continue to lag behind citizens of other G8 countries and even several developing economies, according to a global telecommunications study by international market research firm TNS. Conducted in 32 countries, TNS's 2009 Global Telecoms Insight (GTI) study shows that Canada's level of mobile penetration has remained stable, with 70 per cent of... (Canada Newswire)
BRANHAM300 Recognizes OmniGlobe Networks as "Canada's No. 1 Growth Technology Company" Apr 9, 2009
The global telecommunications company also ranks high in the "2008 Top 250" MONTREAL, April 9 /CNW Telbec/ - OmniGlobe Networks, the privately-held telecommunications company, is pleased to announce that it has been named as "Canada's #1 high tech growth company" in the prestigious BRANHAM 300 listing, achieving the highest year-over-year growth of any company appearing on the 2008 Top 250 ... "We are very pleased to be once again recognized on the Branham list and to make our debut on the Top... (Canada Newswire)
EXFO's Distributed PMD Solution Selected by Tier-1 EMEA Network Operator Apr 7, 2009
rather than offer a blind end-to-end value. and enable the cost-efficient upgrade to higher transmission rates through targeted facelifts. (Canada Newswire)
China Mobile Limited Announces 2008 Annual Results Mar 19, 2009
Seizing opportunities and adapting rapidly to changes in the operational and competitive environment, by making reference to the experience of other global telecommunications operators, the Group intends to adopt an innovative approach towards integrating its networks and fully utilizing 2G network resources, for the realization of the smooth transition from the 2G to the 3G network. Through innovative marketing strategies, 2G subscribers will be able to enjoy a smooth upgrade to 3G services... (PR Newswire)
Verizon Business Receives Security Clearance From Government of India to Operate International Gateways Feb 27, 2009
"Our infrastructure work in India and this recent approval for the international gateways definitely give Verizon Business an opportunity to add needed capacity and improve network performance as we expand our presence in the country. India is a key global telecommunications and transit hub country.". About Verizon Business. (PR Newswire)
Ghanas mobile licensing regime rated best in Africa Feb 23, 2009
Those countries that have established independent regulators and switched to unified licences are likely to find themselves at the forefront of African telecommunications, said Vincent de La Bachelerie, Global Telecommunications Leader for Ernst ... The construction of new submarine cable systems is likely to have a fundamental impact on African telecommunications, says Julia Lamberth, co-leader of Ernst s Global Telecommunications Centre Africa (GTC Africa). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Times Telecom Inc. Launches the First Free Web Based Teleconferencing Service in Canada Via its New Teleconferencing Division, freeconferencing.ca Feb 20, 2009
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada (PRWEB) February 20, 2009 -- Times Telecom Inc., a leading global telecommunications provider, today announced that it has launched a new free web-initiated teleconferencing service through its wholly-owned web-initiated conferencing portal. works just like any other telephone conference whereby the parties you invite can call into a number, enter the conference room number and PIN, and begin conferencing. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
CoSine Communications Announces Financial Results for the Year and Quarter Ended December 31, 2008 Feb 18, 2009
CoSine Communications was founded in 1998 as a global telecommunications equipment supplier to empower service providers to deliver a compelling portfolio of managed, network-based IP and broadband services to consumers and business customers. CoSine ceased its customer service operations effective December 31, 2006. (PR Newswire)
Mills Ewe-Assisted GT-Vodafone Free Market Mandate Feb 15, 2009
Worldwide Offers to own GT were received from firms in the global telecommunications industry who all wanted to own what belonged to Ghanaians. The persons who made offers included Egypt Telecom, France Telecom, Globacom and a local Ghanaian-led consortium. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Broadband set to grow in Africa Feb 10, 2009
Richard Hurst, a telecommunications analyst at the global telecommunications advisory firm IDC, said international bandwidth rates were expected to drop to a fifth or less of current rates of $3,000 a megabit after these two cables are in operation. The cables "are a major positive step in a right direction," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
