DLF, other corporate biggies rush for telecom licence Sep 27, 2007
Industry sources said M&M is in talks with the US telecom giant to partner in its foray in the domestic telecom sector. When contacted, a Mahindra spokesperson from Mumbai declined to comment. (Daily News & Analysis)
India's explosive phone growth Sep 7, 2007
RCOM has also acquired US telecom data-service provider Yipes Holdings for $300 million, marking its entry to the lucrative US enterprise data market. Not to be undone, Ericsson will help design, plan, deploy and manage Bharti Airtel's GSM operations across 15 of India's 23 telecoms "circles" or zones, the firms said in a statement. (Asia Times Online)
RUSH INTERVIEWS ROVE... Aug 16, 2007
She opposed the FISA reforms that would allow us to listen into communications and see the communications of international terrorists who are communicating with other international terrorists, even outside the country whose messages simply happened to flow through US telecom networks. You know, again, I'm a little bit surprised that somebody with a record so weak on these things would somehow deign to lecture this president, who is very popular among the military and military families because... (The Drudge Report)
Let's see now. Someone who wishes to remain completely anonymous asks the editors to charge folks to post here and to censor what's said as well, no doubt. Then, Chuck has decided that someone writing about Pat Tillman's death hates America and is a Democrat to boot. Wow! What a way to start the day. More... Aug 7, 2007
Helps to know, most of the calls throughout the world are routed through US telecom exchanges, doesn't it. Helps you to understand now why the Bush Adiminstration went to these companies "on the sly" and asked them to information, huh. (North County Times)
India's Reliance Communications to buy US telecom data company Jul 16, 2007
The Associated Press Published: July 16, 2007. MUMBAI, India: Reliance Communications Ltd. announced Monday it would buy San Francisco-based Yipes Holdings Inc. for US$300 million ( 218 million). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Spectrum auction could revolutionize ... Jul 11, 2007
Spectrum auction could revolutionize US telecoms - Breaking - Technology - smh ... Spectrum auction could revolutionize US telecoms ... Unlike the European market, US telecom firms decide which devices can be used on their networks and consumers are blocked from using mobile phones or other products elsewhere. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Raja questions Ericsson's selection for GSM tender Jul 7, 2007
Importantly, it is also learnt that Mr Raja now wants BSNL to clarify the reasons behind US telecom major Motorola s disqualification from the tendering process, especially when the company had quoted the lower price has compared to Ericsson. In fact, sources said that Mr Raja has also questioned the logic of awarding the contract to Ericsson at over $100 per line when Motorola had supplied similar equipment to public sector MTNL at $69 per line. (India Times)
iPhone makes Apple stock red hot Jul 4, 2007
Apple and US telecom giant AT&T, the exclusive iPhone service provider, did not disclose sales figures "for competition reasons." "In its first weekend we sold more iPhones than in the first month of any other wireless phone AT&T ever offered," AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel told AFP.. "That's how good it's been. We are simply not releasing figures." Nearly all of AT&T's 1,800 stores were sold out of iPhones by Monday and new stocks were en route, according to Siegel. (India Times, India)
Deutsche Telekom lands iPhone licence for Germany Jul 4, 2007
Apple and US telecom giant ATT, the exclusive iPhone service provider, did not disclose sales figures "for competition reasons.". RECOMMEND THIS STORY. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Apple soars as iPhone shines Jul 4, 2007
Apple and US telecom giant AT exclusive iPhone service provider, did not disclose sales figures "for competition reasons". "In its first weekend we sold more iPhones than in the first month of any other wireless phone AT offered," ATesperson Mark Siegel told AFP. "That's how good it's been. We are simply not releasing figures.". (iAfrica.com)
Mobile devices targeted by spies? Jun 25, 2007
A federal judge in San Francisco is presiding over a slew of civil cases accusing US telecom agencies of letting NSA agents secretly tap into cables used to carry email messages. An ATer testified in one case that ATrted fibre optic lines in a San Francisco facility through a room reserved for NSA agents that assumedly scanned emails in the name of fighting terrorism. (iAfrica.com)
Mobile devices ripe targets for spies Jun 24, 2007
A federal judge in San Francisco is presiding over a slew of civil cases accusing US telecom agencies of letting NSA agents secretly tap into cables used to carry e-mail messages. An ATT worker testified in one case that ATT diverted fiber optic lines in a San Francisco facility through a room reserved for NSA agents that assumedly scanned emails in the name of fighting terrorism. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
US telecom firm sold for $8.5bn Jun 6, 2007
US telecom firm sold for $8 ... The deal is the second multi-billion takeover in the US telecom sector involving TPG Capital in a fortnight. (BBC News -- Business)
iPhone union to rock mobile world May 25, 2007
Apple's partnership with US telecom giant ATagerly-awaited iPhone devices set to ship next month promises to be an industry-changing blissful union or a history-making horrid divorce ... Wherever people buy iPhones, the US telecom company will be their service carrier thanks to an exclusive multi-year deal with Apple. (iAfrica.com)
Apple-AT&T union on iPhone could ... May 24, 2007
Apple's partnership with US telecom giant AT&T on eagerly-awaited iPhone devices set to ship next month promises to be an industry-changing blissful union or a history-making horrid divorce ... Whereever people buy iPhones, the US telecom company will be their service carrier thanks to an exclusive multi-year deal with Apple. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
US telecom sold for $33.4b May 22, 2007
US telecom sold for $33 ... US telecom sold for $33 ... auThe New York Times2007-05-22US telecom sold for $33. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
US court sides with Microsoft on patent feud May 1, 2007
The decision said Microsoft did not owe US telecom giant ATT any damages for infringing on patented speech recognition technology with software in its Windows operating systems in machines built and sold overseas. The decision was seen as a significant reprieve for major US 00004000 corporations selling products in markets around the world. (India Times)
* Japan's KDDI seeks to expand brand into US market Apr 9, 2007
NTT DoCoMo has also made capital investments in European and US telecom firms, but has scrapped most of them after losses. KDDI's overseas expansion comes amid growing competition at home since October, when Japan began allowing mobile subscribers to switch carriers without changing their numbers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Trio land $48bn US telecoms deal Mar 30, 2007
US telecom groups Qwest, Verizon and AT won a record government contract worth up to $48bn (24. 5bn). (BBC News -- Business)
TV box out of the loop as videos stream to Internet Mar 29, 2007
The VCast device, recently launched by the US telecom operator Verizon, lets viewers watch television on their mobile telephones, using the key pad to change channels. And Time Warner Cable provides hundreds of films on demand, downloadable in seconds for viewing on a regular or high-definition television, for around four dollars each. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Video Bandwidth May Push Limits of Internet Feb 23, 2007
"While the network was famously overbuilt during enthusiasm of the 1990s' Internet Bubble, much of that capacity is being used now or soon will be, Tansley said, and network operators are faced with making significant investment to expand capacity further to meet growing demands fueled largely by video applications."2007 may be the year of the tipping point where growth in capacity cannot cope with use," Tansley said.The Deloitte report along with comments earlier this month by a Google... (The Ledger)
India's Coming Bandwidth Boom Feb 8, 2007
Players include US telecom giant AT&T, as well as government-owned Indian operators like MTNL, Power Grid Corp, RailTel Corp, and other firms such as HCL Infinet i2i Enterprises, Tulip IT Services and Sify. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONLate last year AT&T became the first foreign telecom operator to secure a new telecom license under the Indian government's revised policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) allowing up to 74% foreign ownership. (BusinessWeek)
Ericsson to pump in $100 mn annually in India Jan 19, 2007
18 Jan, 2007 1601hrs IST. SMS NEWS to 8888 for latest updates. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Verizon to kick off ILD services here Jan 11, 2007
NEW DELHI: US telecom major Verizon proposes to set up international long distance (ILD) operations in the country. This will pitch it against foreign entrants such as AT&T and British Telecom as well as the existing incumbents VSNL, Bharti, Reliance and BSNL.. (India Times)
Verizon may join Hutch race Jan 4, 2007
MUMBAI: In a race that's being driven as much by rumour as by reality, the latest piece of speculation put out by a wire agency out of New York is that US telecom giant Verizon is also interested in Hutch Essar. Said an agency report,"Verizon Communications, which has a market capitalisation of $108 billion, is the latest name being churned out by rumour mills for the prized Indian firm. While a spokesperson for the US firm said it was the company's policy not to comment on 'this kind of... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Verizon and Hindujas may join race for Hutch-Essar Jan 4, 2007
The most prominent among the new names being talked about in industry circles is that of US telecom company Verizon. The company, one of the larger telecom companies in the US, refused to comment on these reports. (domain-B)
Regulators approve AT&T merger bid Dec 31, 2006
The newly enlarged ATl be an engine for innovation, competition, and growth for our customers at home and abroad," said ATrman and chief executive Edward Whitacre. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave its approval to the deal after the companies agreed to major concessions to break a deadlock. The FCC, whose action followed approval by the US Justice Department earlier this year, said that the deal would help speed deployment of high-speed Internet in key regions, increase... (Taipei Times)
Stocks ease in final trading day Dec 31, 2006
The deal, worth some US$67bil when it was announced in March, would create the biggest US telecom group at a time when the industry is shifting its focus to high-speed Internet, television and wireless. Daimler-Chrysler s US shares fell 38 cents to 61. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
BSNL told not to award deal to Motorola Nov 2, 2006
A Bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Vijender Jain and Justice Kailash Gambhir was hearing the petition filed by US telecom major Motorola, which was disqualified by BSNL on technical parameters from participating in the bidding. Motorola has challenged BSNL's decision before the High Court. (India Times)
STMicroelectronics Reports 2006 Third Quarter and Nine Month Revenues and Earnings Oct 25, 2006
" These objectives are based on an assumed currency exchange rate for the Company of approximately $1.265 = Euro 1 for the 2006 fourth quarter, which reflects current exchange rate levels combined with the impact of existing hedging contracts. Recent Corporate Developments On August 7 2006, ST redeemed $1,397 million in aggregate principal of its 2013 Zero Coupon convertible bonds, representing substantially all of the outstanding 2013 convertible bonds. Products, Technology and Design Wins... (PR Newswire)
* World Business Quick Take Oct 11, 2006
Telecoms Motorola challenges bid Motorola Corp has gone to court to challenge a decision by India's state-run telephone service firm that disqualified the US telecom equipment maker from bidding on a large contract. India's BSNL Ltd is the only company offering landline and mobile phone services across all states and federal territories. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
EQO Mobile Adds Cellphone Instant Messaging Oct 8, 2006
The sooner we get rid of the 1980's paradigm in US telecom corporations the better. Down with the man. (Gizmodo.com)
Cable operators out of 3G radio spectrum Sep 19, 2006
At a time when the US telecom regulator, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has allowed top cable operators like Comcast and Time Warner to pitch for wireless spectrum, local cable players like Zee Networks and ASC Enterprises (a DTH player) were reportedly looking to Trai to get a share. Trai s decision to keep local cable operators outside the 3G loop is significant, especially when the defence mi 00004000 nistry has made available only 25 MHz for commercial rollout of 3G services. (India Times)
AT&T set to come back into ILD services Aug 9, 2006
The US telecom major, AT&T Global Network Services, is all set to make a comeback into the Indian telecom sector with the Department of Telecommunications in the final stages of giving its approval to the company's application for a long distance licence. AT&T has formed a joint venture company with Mahindras where AT&T Global holds 74 per cent equity. (Moneycontrol.com)
Verizon launches telephone-music ... Aug 1, 2006
Verizon Wireless is owned jointly by US telecom giant Verizon Communications and the British operator Vodafone. 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
* Business Briefs Jul 19, 2006
HTC is scheduled to start supplying Japan's biggest mobile phone carrier, NTT DoCoMo Inc, later this month after scoring success in supplying European and US telecom operators in recent years. Chief executive Peter Chou (P) that the cooperation with DoCoMo was a first step, and his company hoped to explore all kinds of cooperative deals in the future. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
General Electric tops corporate list of lobbying spenders Jul 7, 2006
Today's Globe Opinion Politics Magazine Education Science NECN Special reports Obituaries. Lobbying funds spiral to $2. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Birlas to buy 48.12% Tata stake in Idea Apr 12, 2006
The Tatas and Birlas had then bought the US telecom company's stake for Rs 1,320 crore, each shelling out Rs 660 crore. Monday's deal made the Tatas richer by Rs 2,985 crore out of an investment of Rs 1,421 crore over a 12-year period in Idea, signalling how the valuation have changed in the telecom industry. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Birlas to buy out Tatas from Idea for Rs 4,406 cr Apr 11, 2006
45% equity from US telecom company Cingular Wireless for $150m. Prior to the purchase of the Cingular stake, the Birlas held about 33% stake in Idea Cellular which was a three-way joint venture then. (India Times)
Maxis, Tata join hands to share Idea pie Apr 8, 2006
The Maxis price values Idea at about Rs 12,500 crore and is at a 140per cent premium over what the Birlas and the Tatas paid to buy out the 33per cent stake held by US telecom company Cingular. The two partners had paid about Rs 17. (India Times)
Merger may push Verizon on upgrades Mar 8, 2006
In contrast, most analysts expect little regulatory resistance to the latest merger, which would create the largest US telecom company since the breakup. The market has fundamentally changed since the forced breakup of AT&T. Cable companies are now rightfully competitors and extraordinarily strong competitors," said Andrew Cole, president of Cambridge Strategic Management Group, a Boston consulting firm.Keith Reed can be reached at . ? Copyright 2006 Globe Newspaper Company. More: | | | Sign up... (Boston Globe)
Job cuts feared at AT&T Mar 7, 2006
The deal appears to be the largest among US telecom players and goes a long way towards resurrecting the old Ma Bell telephone system, which was broken apart in 1984 ... The shift in the US telecoms landscape, moving from four to three regional Bell operators, is also sure to garner scrutiny from Washington. (Business Report, South Africa)
US telcos hang up on ILD services here Feb 17, 2006
An estimated 50% of total incoming traffic to India comes from the US. However, there isn t a single US telecom service provider in India. In the case of telecom equipment, though, Motorola and Lucent are two large players. (India Times)
Google sued over Internet call technology (AFP) Jan 1, 2006
Microsoft and US telecom group MCI allied this month to offer users low-cost global calling, joining a market that also includes Skype, recently purchased by eBay, and Yahoo along with Google. RECOMMEND THIS STORY. (RSS - Yahoo News - Technology)
