Telecom Sector

GSM service operators achieve a record high in March; add 10.8 million subscribers!

GSM service operators achieve a record high in March; add 10.8 million subscribers!For the third time in the last four months, GSM have surpassed the earlier record pertaining to the highest number of new additions made a single month - this time, crossing the 10-million new subscribers' mark!

Bharti Airtel launches ‘IndiaOne Offer’, call US @ 1 cent/min

Bharti Airtel launches ‘IndiaOne Offer’, call US @ 1 cent/minIn order to take the lead in offering the best value for US to India calling, Bharti Airtel, Asia's leading integrated telecom services provider, on Thursday launched the never before calling rate of 1 cent a minute on its online calling card service airtelcallhome. com, with the name of IndiaOne offer.

Aircel launches GSM services in Mumbai

Aircel launches GSM services in MumbaiAircel, the telecom player in India, with majority stakeholder Malaysian telecom major Maxis Communications, has announced the launch of its GSM mobile services in Mumbai.

With a subscriber base of over 1.8 lakh, Aircel, the fifth largest service provider, rolled out its 17th circle in Mumbai.The company has launched GSM services around 6 circles within past two months.

According to a report, the company has invested over Rs 550 crore for launch of services in the Mumbai circle.

Aircel to expand India operations; planning $5 billion investments in 3 years

Aircel to expand India operations; planning $5 billion investments in 3 yearsAs per the reports by Business Standard, Aircel Cellular is working on plans to expand its presence in India, proposing to put in a $5 billion investment over the next three-year period.  

Initiating its operations in Mumbai on Friday, the GSM service provider - with a 70 percent stake held by Malaysian telecom giant Maxis Communications – has dispelled hearsay about its plans to get hold of the city’s oldest mobile company, Loop Mobile.

Idea launches its GSM services in Orissa

Idea CellularIn a move to expand its domestic footprint, Idea Cellular, one of the leading mobile service providers, has finally introduced its GSM mobile services in Orissa, covering over 2,200 towns and villages.

The company said, it has rolled outs its service in aim to provide the residents of Orissa superior mobile connectivity, offer whisper clear audio quality, zero call congestion and high capacity, ahead of time.

During launching ceremony, the company has announced an exclusive tariff offer for its subscribers in Orissa, which would be remains valid for next six months.

RCom to open 82 new stores in Punjab

Reliance CommunicationsReliance Communications informed on Tuesday that it will open 82 new exclusive mobile stores in Punjab under its expansion programme.

Under the arrangement, the company would undertake expansion drive across several districts of state including Amritsar, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala.

According to company officials, the latest move is to bring affordable services closer to the people of Punjab and provide easier and faster access to world class telecommunications solutions.

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