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Idea Cellular gets shareholders' nod for demerger

Shares of Idea Cellular were trading at Rs 70.10 on the BSE, up 1.30 per cent from previous close.

MTN to take Bharti stake in GDRs: SEBI

Bharti Airtel is considering issuing GDRs to MTN and its shareholders, the market regulator said.

Bharti Airtel talks still in progress: MTN

MTN Group said it was still in discussions with Airtel but gave no further details about the talks.

Tata Comm in global voice services agreement with BT

BT will become Tata Communications' main distribution channel for its IDD traffic into the UK, expanding into other markets across Europe as the relationship matures, it added.

SC admits petitions of COAI, BSNL against TDSAT ruling

COAI and BSNL has challenged the telecom tribunal ruling that upheld the Govt decision to allow RCOMM to use dual technology for offering mobile services.

Vodafone crosses 7 mn customer base in TN

Vodafone, a major cellular operator has crossed seven million customer base in Tamil Nadu.

SBI offers Bharti $1 bn loan for MTN: Sources

SBI has offered a loan of up to $1 billion to Bharti Airtel to partly fund the firm's planned stake buy in South Africa's MTN.

Delink licence from spectrum, auction 3G: ES

Suggesting delinking of spectrum from telecom licences, the Economic Survey for the year 2008-09 has suggested auctioning radio frequencies for the forthcoming 3G mobile services.

Share sale to institutions approved: RComm

RComm has got shareholders' approval to raise funds via a share sale to institutions.

TRAI issues draft for Mobile Number Portability

TRAI issued draft regulations for introduction of mobile number portability in the country.

Airtel not working on sweetening MTN deal

Mittal said Bharti had not yet held talks with Indian or SA governments about the proposed merger.

Tulip Telecom March qtr net up 61%

The company had a net profit of Rs 66.44 crore in the same period ended March 2008.

Tata Comm, BT in voice services pact

Tata Communications Ltd has signed a five-year agreement to share resources in voice services with British Telecom Group.

Nokia launches eight megapixel handset 'N86’

Mobile handset maker Nokia announced the launch of eight megapixel handset Nokia N86.

BSNL awaits government's nod on IPO

State-owned telecom firm BSNL said it is waiting for the government's approval for its IPO.

BSNL earmarks Rs 30,000 cr for foreign buys

Eager to expand its footprint overseas, BSNL said it has a war-chest of about Rs 30,000 cr and is looking for acquisitions, especially in South Africa.

Tata Indicom launches mobile broadband services in Delhi

Telecom operator Tata Teleservices Ltd (TTSL) announced the launch of its mobile broadband service in New Delhi.

3G reserve prices fixed at Rs 4040 cr

Govt fixed Rs 4040 crore for auction of 3G, a move that would garner at least Rs 32,320 cr.

Nokia-Siemens Networks to enhance IDEA networks

Nokia Siemens Networks will add GPRS capability to 10 IDEA telecom service area.

Indian mobile users to hit 771 mn by 2013: Gartner

India had 403.66 million wireless users at the end of April, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India figures showed.

Spice Comm FY'09 net loss at Rs 1,015 cr

Spice Communications reported a net loss of Rs 1,015.22 cr for 15 months ended March 31.

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