Spending surges, but jobless claims rise Oct 2, 2009
Telecom services provider Windstream Corp., based in Little Rock, Ark. said it will eliminate 350 jobs by the end of the year. (MSNBC -- Business)
Tech Mah raises Rs 300 cr to repay debt Sep 25, 2009
7 crores in the year ended March 31, 2009, Tech Mahindra serves telecom service providers, equipment manufacturers, software vendors and systems integrators. Tech Mahindra solutions enable clients to maximize returns on IT investment by achieving fast time to market, reduced total cost of ownership and high customer satisfaction. (India Times)
Stocks Reverse Lower, Earn Distribution Day Sep 25, 2009
Fiber optic, data storage and telecom service providers bucked the trend. 3:15 p.m. Update: Indexes Extend Gains In Late Trade. (Investors Business Daily)
Auction 3G spectrum soon Sep 25, 2009
Soon to start number portability, which will allow subscribers to shift to another service provider along with their existing mobile number, and entry of yet more players would cause tariffs to drop even further and thereby make mobile telecom services even more affordable. While this bodes well for subscribers, the telecom companies need to adjust to the rapidly declining call charges. (India Times)
IBM Acquires Business of RedPill Solutions to Bolster Analytics Services Sep 22, 2009
It has engaged leading financial service providers and banks such as MasterCard, BCA, DBS, Bank Danamon, ICICI, SAMBA, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, as well as telecom service providers including Tata Indicom, Telekom Malaysia, Celcom, and DTAC.. About IBM. (PR Newswire)
iMergent, Inc. Announces Change of Auditor Sep 17, 2009
Steven G. Mihaylo, Chief Executive Officer of iMergent, stated, "Obviously a change of auditors is not a decision we made lightly as we have been very impressed with Tanner. With the addition of our Crexendo Business Solutions division, our search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine management (SEM) offerings, as well as the progress made in the development of our managed network services and hosted telecom service lines, we felt now was the time to make a change. We are excited to work... (Primezone Releases)
Apple hires Intel's former top lawyer Sep 16, 2009
The company is already dealing with numerous issues arising from its fast revenue growth and expansion into new markets, including how to defend itself against allegations its exclusive deals with telecom service providers might be against antitrust laws in certain geographic regions. Related Links. (EETimes)
Axtel Receives Concession to Provide Direct-to-Home Video Services Sep 16, 2009
"This new initiative to provide video services to AXTEL'S residential customers is consistent with the Company's strategy to become a fully integrated telecom services provider," stated Mr. Tomas Milmo Santos, AXTEL'S Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Milmo Santos added, "The data and voice services provided with WiMAX technology will now be enhanced with video, strengthening AXTEL's competitive position in the residential market segment.". (PR Newswire)
BlackBerry success has sour taste Sep 16, 2009
Three of Indonesia's main telecom service providers - Telkomsel, Indosat and Excel (XL) - offer prepaid subscriber fees that allow for unlimited data and e-mail service for around $16 a month. Arbitrary regulation RIM began selling BlackBerrys through its main provider Indosat in late-2004. (Asia Times Online)
Netcom Africa Signs Deal with SES WORLD SKIES to Expand Broadcast Television and Telecom Services across Nigeria Sep 15, 2009
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$100M-plus broadband map runs into cost questions Sep 15, 2009
And it could help set priorities in the years ahead for huge federal programs such as the Universal Service Fund and the , which spend billions of dollars annually to subsidize telecom services. In addition to the NTIA's mapping project, there's a parallel push at the to gather more detailed data on broadband subscribers. (USA Today -- Tech)
Nokia to provide telecom services now Sep 13, 2009
NEW DELHI: Having ruled the market for over a decade, the world's largest handset manufacturer, Nokia, is shifting gear to reposition itself from being a device maker to a services and solutions provider in the wake of mounting competition from players like Apple and Research-in-Motion. "Services is next big thing...we see people living their life 24x7 through applications on their mobile phones. Whether it is Twitter or Facebook, people live their life online," Nokia India Managing Director D... (India Times)
Seven of top-10 companies add Rs 81000 crore in m-cap; NTPC loses most Sep 13, 2009
Private sector telecom services provider, Bharti Airtel, slipped to the fifth rank from the fourth position even after adding Rs 5,923 crore to its market cap. IT bellwether Infosys Technologies added Rs 3,762 crore to its market valuation. (India Times)
Nokia + Netbook = what exactly? Join the conversation Sep 10, 2009
Of course, the price should drop dramatically for customers after rebates, manufacturer's discounts and hefty telecom service provider subsidies. Aside from the high price Nokia wants to charge for its netbook, though, it's important to ask why the company is venturing into this segment at all. (EETimes)
Goodbye Mr Loyalty: Is brand loyalty dead? Sep 9, 2009
But these are the exceptions where consumers are forced to stay in a relationship with a brand because of the associated problems in changing service providers for a gas connection, electricity supply or staying with the same telecom services provider to hold on to the phone number. Marketers do not buy these arguments very easily. (India Times)
NEC's Ultra Compact Microwave Communications System, PASOLINK, Selected by Vietnam Mobile Telecom Services Company (VMS) to Support the Growth of Mobile Backhaul Solutions Sep 8, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 8, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation announced today its selection by Vietnam Mobile Telecom Services Company (Headquarters: Ha Noi, Vietnam, Managing Director: Mr. Le Ngoc Minh) to deploy a mobile backhaul solution based on NEC's ultra compact microwave communications system, PASOLINK.. VMS is the leading mobile operator in Vietnam, with more than 2. (JCN Network, Japan)
Majestic Expands Middle Eastern Presence Sep 7, 2009
To date, MMRSS has worked with clients in diverse industries from healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, FMCG/CPG companies, automotive companies, telecom service providers and media companies. For further information areas please visit. (PR Newswire)
EBay to sell part of telecom service Skype Sep 2, 2009
Sept. 1, 2009 09:02 AM Associated Press. NEW YORK - EBay Inc. is trading control of the online telecommunications service Skype for about $2 billion, reversing a 2005 acquisition that many analysts considered a head scratcher from the beginning. (AZCentral -- Business)
EBay's Skype Sale Looks Like a Win-Win Sep 2, 2009
Already, Skype offers mobile apps for Apple () iPhones and Research In Motion () BlackBerry devices, and has a partnership with a Britain-based telecom service called "3," owned by. Page. (BusinessWeek)
No telecom disputes in consumer courts Sep 2, 2009
For, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ended the jurisdiction of consumer courts to entertain disputes relating to telecom services ... The SC has ended the jurisdiction of consumer courts to hear disputes relating to telecom services. (India Times, India)
Electronic toll collection commences on Accra-Tema Motorway Sep 2, 2009
The innovation was initiated by Angel Data and Telecom Services. Drivers, depend ing on the type of vehicle, pay between five pesewas and 50 pesewas. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Business Boot Camp For Good Aug 30, 2009
Among the work of this year's students: providing telecom services to rural Mexicans, setting up radio stations for Nigerian farmers and offering training to Indian weavers. Sinha hopes Husk's business will give Indian villagers a chance to make more money and improve their standard of living, since reliable electricity enables shopkeepers to keep their doors open longer or start new businesses including evening activities like showing movies. (Forbes -- Technology)
Slump-hit firms pruning IT vendors Aug 29, 2009
Ron Kifer, group vice president and CIO, Applied Materials, a $9-billion US company, said they have identified opportunities for vendor consolidation in data centre co-location and telecom services. Also Read. (India Times)
Acision Delivers First Managed MMSC Service for Airtel, India's Largest Mobile Operator Aug 27, 2009
NEW DELHI, August 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Bharti Airtel, Asia's leading integrated telecom services provider has selected Acision to provide a fully managed service for its Multimedia Messaging Service Centre (MMSC) infrastructure. As the first managed service of its kind in the market, Acision has replaced Bharti Airtel's existing MMS provider to drive adoption across its subscriber base, as well as improve the MMS experience for customers. (PR Newswire)
Underwriters Laboratories Offers CTIA Battery Certification Service Aug 25, 2009
As a CATL, UL can test and certify cell phone rechargeable battery products and systems to CTIA Battery Certification Program-an essential requirement for selling to telecom service providers in North America. CTIA - the Wireless Association (R) is an international non-profit membership association founded in 1984 to represent all sectors of wireless communications. (PR Newswire)
Bharti shareholders OK dividend of Rs 2 Aug 22, 2009
MUMBAI: Telecom services provider Bharti Airtel Ltd said its shareholders today approved a dividend of Rs 2 per equity share, adopted the profit and loss account and the cash flow statement for the year-ended March 31, 2009 ... Telecom services provider Bharti Airtel Ltd said its shareholders approved a dividend of Rs 2 per equity share, adopted the profit and loss account and the cash flow statement for the year-ended March 31, 2009. (India Times)
Raise E-Rate cap, panel tells FCC Aug 21, 2009
Tom Greaves, the chairman of the Greaves Group consulting firm that specializes in school technology adoption, said that his group conducted a survey showing that while the E-Rate program had indeed helped schools and libraries purchase telecom services, it could be doing a lot more. For instance, he said that 54% of the schools surveyed said that they won. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
LIC buys Rel Comm shares for Rs 1,274 cr Aug 21, 2009
01 per cent stake in private telecom services provider Reliance Communications worth Rs 1,274. 4 crore, Reliance Communications said in a disclosure to the Bombay Stock Exchange. (India Times)
Man pleads guilty for threatening Obama Aug 20, 2009
Man pleads guilty for threatening to kill Obama- ET Cetera-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times. Man pleads guilty for threatening to kill Obama20 Aug 2009, 1150 hrs IST, IANS. (India Times)
Impact of pay on biz performance Aug 20, 2009
Most employees in dark abt biz performance impact on pay- Jobs-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times. Most employees in dark abt biz performance impact on pay19 Aug 2009, 1608 hrs IST, PTI. (India Times)
Six in top 10 club add Rs 28,000 cr in market capitalisation Aug 16, 2009
Private sector telecom services provider Bharti Airtel jumped to fourth place from fifth after adding Rs 9,169 crore to its market cap, taking its total market valuation to Rs 1,54,892 crore. Also Read. (India Times)
Stocks End Four-Week Win Streak Aug 16, 2009
The telecom services provider has lost more than 18% in the last two weeks. Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating has weakened to D. (Investors Business Daily)
Tech Mahindra opens BPO centre Aug 14, 2009
The set up will focus on providing end-to-end customer service delivery to global telecom service providers, Tech Mahindra said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange. Spread across 15 acres, the centre would have about 1,000 seats in the initial ramp up, with 500 seats at start and another 500 by the end of September 2009. (India Times)
Stocks Retreat In Lower Trade Aug 12, 2009
The telecom services firm has now lost ground in four of the past five sessions. Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating has weakened to D+ from B- just a few sessions ago. (Investors Business Daily)
Good Web Sites Avoid 'Dancing Sausage' Aug 11, 2009
com - Good Web Sites Avoid 'Dancing Sausage. eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. (Investors Business Daily)
Tellabs Intends to Repurchase Up to $200 Million in Common Shares Aug 11, 2009
That's why 41 of the top 50 global telecom service providers choose our mobile backhaul, optical networking and business services solutions. We help telecom service providers, independent operating companies, MSO/cable TV companies, enterprises and government agencies get ahead by adding revenue, reducing expenses and optimizing networks. (PR Newswire)
Finding a niche to build success Aug 10, 2009
What it provides is flexible packages of telecom services, including Internet-based local and long-distance phone service, e-mail, voice mail, secure data storage and backup and Web hosting. The typical Cbeyond customer has between five and 35 employees and spends about $750 a month for its services. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bharti slips 3 per cent on BSE Aug 10, 2009
MUMBAI: Private telecom services provider Bharti Airtel on Monday dipped nearly three per cent on the Bombay Stock Exchange, on anticipation of a higher cash outgo in its possible merger deal with South Africa's MTN. ... Private telecom services provider Bharti Airtel on Monday dipped nearly three per cent on the Bombay Stock Exchange, on anticipation of a higher cash outgo in its possible merger deal with South Africa's MTN.. (India Times)
Stocks Fall Ahead Of Jobs Report Aug 8, 2009
The telecom services firm stumbled despite delivering Q2 results above views. STEC () also shed 11% in heavy trading. (Investors Business Daily)
VODone Announces Constant Lottery Users Exceed 500,000 Aug 8, 2009
It has also obtained the Information Network Communicated Audio-Video Program Licence, Internet News Permit, Value added Telecom Service Operation License, Internet Publication Permit and all other required licenses, ensuring itself a healthy development in the future. China Welfare Lottery Center is responsible for monitoring and controlling the operations and purchasing of welfare lottery in the PRC, and the same as China Association of Social Workers, it is governed by Ministry of Civil... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Some Leaders Under Fire; Others Just Getting Started Aug 7, 2009
The telecom services provider gave a full-year sales outlook that was mostly below views. Wonder Auto Technology () is on pace for its second straight weekly downside reversal. (Investors Business Daily)
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close Above Key Levels Aug 5, 2009
The telecom services firm reports earnings Thursday. On the downside, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters () dropped 4% in heavy trading after announcing a 4-million-share stock offering. (Investors Business Daily)
Nigeria: The NPL Congress That Almost Toppled Obaseki [analysis] Aug 3, 2009
According to them, they had learnt from the grapevine that the league sponsor and GSM telecom service provider, Globacom, had increased the money to N900 million. Towards this end, they were demanding for their own share of N15 million for each club as against N10 million that they had been collecting in the last two seasons. (allAfrica.com)
Top-10 firms add Rs 41,000 cr in a month; ONGC leads pack Aug 2, 2009
Private telecom services provider Bharti Airtel lost Rs 315 crore from its market cap, while National Mining Development Corporation (NMDC) added Rs 159 crore to its market valuation. The market cap of Airtel stood at Rs 1,55,879 crore and that of NMDC at Rs 1,42,392 crore. (India Times)
Top-10 cos add Rs 39,000 crore to market cap Jul 26, 2009
State-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and private sector telecom services provider Bharti Airtel, together added Rs 5,429 crore to their market cap. At the end of the week, the market valuation of NTPC stood at Rs 1,73,856 crore and Bharti Airtel at Rs 1,57,759 crore. (India Times)
Top-10 cos add over Rs 1.42 lakh cr; RIL regains Rs 3 tn mark Jul 19, 2009
Private sector telecom services provider Bharti Airtel added Rs 8,562 crore to its market cap taking its total valuation to Rs 1,57,071 crore at the end of Friday. Two other public sector firms, Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC) and National Mining Development Corporation (NMDC) together added Rs 52,394 crore to their market valuation. (India Times)
ByCell can't start service: Govt Jul 18, 2009
ByCell can't start telecom service: Govt- Telecom-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times ... ByCell can't start telecom service: Govt18 Jul 2009, 0955 hrs IST, TNN ... NEW DELHI: The government, in an unprecedented move, has withdrawn its approval to Swiss-registered firm ByCell to launch telecom services in India on the ground of security concerns. (India Times)
MTNL bags gold: Strikes deal for C'wealth Games Jul 18, 2009
It has bagged a huge opportunity for branding and revamping MTNLs image in India and perhaps overseas, by being appointed the telecom service provider for Commonwealth Games, Delhi 2010. It is learnt that several other private sector telecom service providers were also in the race for this mandate, but MTNL has emerged the final winner ... Confirming the development, MTNLs CMD, RSP Sinha told ToI, MTNLs appointment as the telecom service provider to Commonwealth Games, Delhi 2010,... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
TechM opens BPO centre in Kolkata Jul 16, 2009
The facility would focus on providing customer service delivery to telecom service providers and primarily be servicing Reliance Communications' operations in the first phase, the company said in a statement ... Tech Mahindra President (Corporate Affairs) Sujit Baksi said, "Tech Mahindra has always expanded in major cities around India to leverage the availability of local skilled staff. This centre allows us to spread our operations in Eastern India in a big way and we are keen to tap the local... (India Times, India)
Top 10 firms lose over Rs 1.73 lakh crore in market valuation Jul 14, 2009
Telecom services provider Bharti Airtel lost Rs 6,635 crore in market cap but moved up one place to fourth position on the top ten list. Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation of India slipped to fifth position from fourth after losing Rs 21,181 crore. (India Times)
Meredith Whitney and the Debt "Tsunami" Jul 14, 2009
However, the review reinforced our overweight posture for the Insurance, Energy, Capital Goods, Diversified Financials, Transportation, and Software & Services groups, while backing up the underweight stances on the REIT, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech, Utilities, and Telecom Services areas. The Materials group is raised from Market Weight to Overweight. (BusinessWeek)
Do we need yet another regulator? Jul 13, 2009
The recent growth of telecom services, largely led by wireless services, both globally and in India, underlines the strategic role of spectrum in national economies ... Growth of telecom services underlines the strategic role of spectrum. (India Times)
VODone Launches "Constant Lottery", with Exclusive Instant Internet Broadcasting of Lottery Results Jul 9, 2009
It has also obtained the information Network Communicated Audio-Video Program Licence, Internet News Permit, Value added Telecom Service Operation License, Internet Publication Permit and some other required licenses, ensuring itself a healthy development in the future. VODone established VODone Broadcasting Union System (BUS) - the largest Internet video broadcasting union platform in China in 2005. (JCN Network, Japan)
* Tatung InfoComm to increase network investment Jul 9, 2009
Next year it plans to sell handheld devices with embedded WiMAX module such as mobile phones and mobile Internet device (MID) bundling with its telecom services, Lin said. This story has been viewed 269 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Country's top-10 cos add Rs 32,000 cr in a week; ONGC gains most Jul 6, 2009
Trading firm MMTC jumped to fourth place from fifth adding Rs 6,228 crore, while private telecom services provider Bharti Airtel slipped to fifth position from earlier fourth, even after adding Rs 1,466 crore to its market cap. At the end of the week, total market valuation of MMTC stood at Rs 1,57,565 crore and Airtel at Rs 1,55,144 crore. (India Times)
Satyam Unveils New Brand Identity: 'Mahindra Satyam' Jun 22, 2009
With total revenues of Rs 44,647 million in the year ended March 31, 2009, Tech Mahindra serves telecom service providers, equipment manufacturers, software vendors and systems integrators. Tech Mahindra solutions enable clients to maximize returns on IT investment by achieving fast time to market, reduced total cost of ownership and high customer satisfaction. (PR Newswire)
Spice Comm net loss at Rs 1,015 cr Jun 18, 2009
MUMBAI: Telecom service provider Spice Communications on Thursday reported a net loss of Rs 1,015 ... Telecom service provider Spice Communications on Thursday reported a net loss of Rs 1,015. (India Times)
Clancy-Donahue engagement Jun 16, 2009
He is employed in business development with Mutual Telecom Services in Needham. The couple will be married June 6, 2009, at St. Anthony s Church in Scituate, followed by a reception at the Scituate Harbor Yacht Club. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Stocks Closed Mixed On Day, Higher On Week Jun 16, 2009
Despite Friday's gain, the wireless telecom services provider tumbled nearly 18% on the week in the heaviest weekly volume since coming public in November 2007. M&F Worldwide () tacked on 15% in more than five times average volume. (Investors Business Daily)
Networx task-order update Jun 5, 2009
Jan. 26, 2009FBISprint Enterprise for telecommunications services unit, telecom services Group 3 calling-card services. Value unknownQwest Enterprise for telecom services unit, telecom services Group 1 VON services, Group 2 dedicated switched-voice services and Group 4 toll-free services ... Oct. 6, 2008Chief Leschi Schools, Puyallup Tribe of IndiansQwest Universal for telecom services. (FCW.com)
AT&T bundle targets small businesses Jun 4, 2009
According to research firm , small businesses with one to four employees spent nearly $17 billion on telecom services and equipment in 2008. AT&T (NYSE:T) is based in Dallas. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Verizon Business Unveils Enterprise-Class Cloud-Based 'Computing as a Service' Solution Jun 3, 2009
"Verizon has incorporated a number of key elements that make this solution a stand-out in the marketplace," said Melanie Posey, research director, hosting & telecom services at IDC. "CaaS' combination of flexibility, security, performance and resiliency is well-positioned to serve certain enterprise requirements in a nimble, next-generation fashion.". By outsourcing their needs to Verizon Business, customers can more clearly focus on their core business while knowing their IT environment is... (PR Newswire)
* AmCham chides inefficient ways of public servants Jun 3, 2009
The chamber urged the NCC to set a clear policy agenda for the coming year while proactively fostering new technologies and telecom services, the white paper said. REIMBURSEMENTS. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Top 10 firms add Rs 4 trillion in May May 31, 2009
Two private sector companies -- telecom services provider Bharti Airtel skid to fifth position from fourth slot and IT bellwether Infosys Technologies slipped to ninth from its fifth position in April. At close on last Friday, the total market valuation of Airtel stood at Rs 1,55,595 crore, while that of Infosys Technologies at Rs 91,766 crore in May. (India Times)
* EDITORIAL: Arent we vulnerable enough? May 29, 2009
The government also plans to open hotel maintenance, maintenance of aircraft including military accessories, and basic telecom services to cross-strait investment. Meanwhile, the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) caucus is pushing for an amendment to the Act for Promotion of Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects (PiP@]k) that would ease guidelines for build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects, paving the way for Chinese investment. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
