Pay just Rs 19 for portability Nov 21, 2009
In a move that could intensify the stiff competition in the world's fastest-growing telecom market and push call charges ever lower, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Friday said the porting charges for switching one's mobile operator 'cannot be more than Rs 19. . (India Times, India)
Vivo's Price Target Raised 20% at Santander as It Closes Gap With Rivals Nov 19, 2009
Vivo is one of the best vehicles for playing the Latin American telecom market as the company has been consistently widening the performance gap compared with its peers, Santander analysts and said. The brokerage kept its buy on the shares, they said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Iridium Mobile Satellite Communications Services to be Offered in Mexico Oct 22, 2009
"Mexico is a market requiring broader services than are available today given the country's extensive, open land masses that have no telecommunications infrastructure, expansive coast lines, growing remote industries and the need for effective response tools in natural disasters. It is an honor for Iridium to join the Mexican telecom market, which is vibrant and open to the innovation Iridium delivers. Strong demand for Iridium services has driven our commitment to Mexico.". "Iridium's unique... (Primezone Releases)
Uganda: MTN Loan Move Good for Telecom Market [editorial] Oct 21, 2009
com: Uganda: MTN Loan Move Good for Telecom Market (Page 1 of 1). MTN Loan Move Good for Telecom Market ... Secondly, that local banks including, Stanbic Bank, Standard Chartered, KCB, Barclays Bank, Dfcu Bank and Orient Bank have all teamed to share the risk of such a hefty loan, is a clear signal of the confidence they have in MTN as a company and Uganda as a telecom market. (allAfrica.com)
Telcos rushing in to flat terrain Oct 10, 2009
MUMBAI: If India is the fastest growing telecom market in the world, it is also the one that has the most number of players. It is not unusual to find 10 players in a circle vying for a share of the increased subscriber base. (India Times)
Rural India set to ring in 3G Oct 9, 2009
NEW DELHI - As India prepares to roll out third-generation (3G) mobile services in the world's fastest-growing telecom market, there are high expectations that it will benefit people in the vast, impoverished rural hinterland most. "In the same way that basic mobile services allowed India to leapfrog over the digital divide, 3G services with their video and picture features can transform life in the infrastructure-deficient rural areas," said Devendra Jalihal, a member of the Chennai-based... (Asia Times Online)
Congressional Dems get bad news from Gallup Oct 8, 2009
cut welfare rolls, (great thing he signed that Repub legislation) and had jobs (yes, the telecom market before the bust) AND brought down the deficit (I believe another Repub piece of legislation). DebbieDoRight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Deal or no deal, Bharti not off growth track Oct 5, 2009
At the same time, the event doesn't alter the near term scenario for the market leader in the world's fastest growing telecom market. Given its dominant position in the domestic market and the existing and forthcoming opportunities in the form of 3G, direct-to-home (DTH), and IPTV, Bharti offer 00004000 s a good opportunity to long-term investors. (India Times)
Sagem Wireless Becomes Associate Member of GSM Association Sep 14, 2009
Sagem Wireless is a unique player in the telecom market, designing and supplying cutting-edge handsets, customised for a range of brands (sport, luxury, fashion, operators), so that everyone can find a handset to suit their style. In such economic crisis, Sagem Wireless continues to stand out through its proactive approach to the market. (PR Newswire)
Govt calls for Restraint in Vodafone Redundancy Dispute Aug 7, 2009
Accra, Aug. 6, GNA - The Ministry of Communications on Thursday appealed to all sides in the raging dispute over a compulsory retrenchment exercise embarked upon by the Management of Vodafone to exercise restraint, saying this was needed to ensure an atmosphere of peace in the company for the continued provision of "diligent services in a competitive telecom market place". A statement signed by Mr Gideon Quarcoo, Deputy Minister of Communications, requested the Management to immediately commence... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bharti, MTN extend talks to Aug 31 Aug 4, 2009
Fears that these cash rich suitors, also looking to expand in Africa's large and unserved telecom market, would counter-bid Bharti Airtel have proved unfounded. If Bharti-MTN deal goes through it will create a $61 billion telecom goliath with combined revenues of $20 billion and over 200 million subscribers across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Listening to telecom market forces Aug 2, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Chinese Telecom Market to Replace Japan as Top in Asia Aug 1, 2009
Hong Kong, July 30, 2009 (JCN) - According to the latest report from Pyramid Research, China's telecoms market is expected to outpace Japan's by 2011 taking the top position in Asia. The Chinese market is expected to generate US$187 billion by 2014. (JCN Network, Japan)
* HTC revises revenue forecast Aug 1, 2009
The projected cut in full-year revenue was primarily caused by product delays in China in the second half, lackluster demand on both its Microsoft Corps Windows Mobile and Google Incs Android platforms, as well as its less than stellar momentum in Chinas third-generation telecom market, the company told investors. Unit sales growth will also slow down to low-to mid-single digits, while gross margin will remain at 30 percent to 32 percent year-on-year, HTC chief executive officer Peter... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Saft Groupe SA Reports 2009 First Half Sales and Earnings Jul 29, 2009
John Searle, Chairman of the Management Board, commented: "Market conditions have been challenging during H1, but overall I am pleased with the financial performance of the Group in the first half year. Despite continued growth in some of Saft's activities, overall sales have declined by close to 10% YoY. Today, there are few signs that the weak markets will recover rapidly but Saft will benefit from a more favourable base of comparison during H2. Despite the reduced sales, Saft has delivered a... (PR Newswire)
Bharti-MTN merger after govt nod Jul 29, 2009
With regard to clearances from the Competition Commission in India, two executives aware of this development said it would be a mere formality as the deal did not have any bearing on the domestic telecom market here. Only provisions related to abuse of dominance or anti-competitive agreements are notified under the Competitions Law in India the Bharti-MTN deal relates to neither of these, the executive pointed out. (India Times)
Telecom market competition getting hotter Jun 5, 2009
Business News of Friday, 5 June 2009. Business News of Friday, 5 June 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
GM lessons for Chinese autos Jun 3, 2009
Grievances about services provided by China Mobile and China Unicom are a legion, as the two dominate China's telecom market. GM used to control 50 per cent of the American market, employing half a million workers and tossing out products of more than 20 namess. (People's Daily Online, China)
Anil Ambani group firms among top stock performers May 26, 2009
Reliance Communications also outperformed the market leader in the telecom market, Bharti Airtel, which moved up just 7. 47 percent, as per data with the stock market. (India Times)
Aircel, Sistema dial Gujarat May 22, 2009
AHMEDABAD: Gujarats telecom market is set to see some more competition ... Gujarats telecom market is set to see some more competition. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Rural caller focus boosts Bharti net Apr 30, 2009
Bharti said it would not match crazy introduction offers offered by competition to corner a larger share of the worlds fastest growing telecom market that adds about 15 million users every month. Everyone is fighting in the same market place, the competitive intensity has gone up, its chairman Sunil Mittal said at a conference call with analysts. (India Times)
Vsevolod Rozanov, President and CEO, Shyam Sistema Apr 19, 2009
The Indian telecom market is all set to become hotter this summer with at least 5 new operators getting ready to launch services ... With almost five more operators planning India-wide operations, how do you foresee the Indian telecom market in the coming years. (India Times)
Mark Greenquist, President & CEO, Telcordia Technologies Apr 18, 2009
Telcordia today serves the expanding Indian telecom market through Telcordia Technologies India, established in 2006 to provide dedicated local resources for mobile, fixedline, and cable operators throughout the country. It is headquartered in Gurgaon, with programme delivery offices in Hyderabad. (India Times)
Time Warner Modifying Usage Caps Apr 11, 2009
TelecomView is a telecom market analysis firm that tracks wireless and wireline access markets with extensive experience tracking the Telco IPTV market globally. We will post the most significant events in Telco IPTV as they occur and tell you what they mean. (Multichannel News)
Mobile number portability is cumbersome and expensive - NCA Apr 9, 2009
He said the NCA was considering introducing MNP when the dynamics of the telecom market necessitated the real need for it, adding that "the NCA believes that we are now almost at that point now". Mr Peprah, however, noted that the implementation of MNP was. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Romanian market irrational Apr 2, 2009
Jack Mikaloff, the head of UPC in Romania, has described competition in the countrys telecom market as irrational. In a wide-ranging interview with ZF, he said that the prices charged by operators had become so low they were starting to hold back investment. (Multichannel News)
Tech firm breaking into a crowded field Mar 24, 2009
Company works to get its share of telecom market. The Business Journal of Milwaukee - by Special to The Business Journal. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
MTN to float shares Mar 21, 2009
Accra, March 20, GNA - Mr Brett Goschen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Ghana, has said the telecom market leader in Ghana would float shares in the near future to enable Ghanaians to own part of and share in the success of the company. He told journalists that the only stumbling block to the floating of shares was the ongoing legal tussle over the ownership of the company, where two individuals had taken MTN to court claiming to be shareholders. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Analysts' picks: GMR, Mundra, Ambuja, idea, ACC Feb 16, 2009
While the company's business model points towards a strong longer-term growth trajectory , the upcoming congestion in the telecom market would exert significant strain on its key operating and financial parameters, thereby limiting major upsides in the stock price. MUNDRA PORT. (India Times)
Business Development Consulting Firm Focuses Only on the Latin American Telecom Market Feb 12, 2009
Thu Feb 12, 2:01 am ET. A Business Development Consulting group made up of executives and senior managers with expertise in telecommunications and experience in the Latin American market. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
