India

Tata Communications, the Indian telecommunications service provider, plans to expand its WiMAX network coverage to 115 towns from the existing 60, over the course of the current... 2008-08-05

ZTE, the Chinese telecoms equipment vendor is to drive its presence in the Indian market during 2008 by directly marketing its low-cost handsets under its own brand name. According... 2008-07-17

Swan Telecom is in negotiations with India's state-owned telecoms operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to utilise the latter's mobile network in providing services.... 2008-07-15

US private equity group Providence Equity Partners has taken a 20% stake in Aditya Birla Telecoms (ABTL) for US$640mn. The operator, a subsidiary of sixth-ranked Indian mobile... 2008-05-23

The UAE's Etisalat has joined the race to acquire an estimated 10% stake valued at around US$1bn in Tata Teleservices. The Middle East operator is not alone in voicing its interest,... 2008-05-13

India's mobile operators reported 6.14mn net gains to the country's GSM network in the month of April, according to the Cellular Operators Association of India. The results combined... 2008-05-12

Reliance Communications, India's second largest mobile operator, is expected to launch a national GSM network by the end of the year, according to Cellular News. This is a significant... 2008-04-29