Only three operators can offer 3G services in DelhiJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Only three telecom operators can roll out third generation (3G) services in Delhi due to a spectrum crunch, Communications and IT Minister A. Raja said Monday.
Indian 3G spectrum Auction Unlikely Before ElectionsMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - It is unlikely that auction of the spectrum for third generation (3G) telecommunication applications will take place before the Lok Sabha elections, telecom secretary Siddharth Behura said Wednesday. 'We cannot talk about 3G spectrum auctions since it is election time and nothing seems to be feasibe currently,' Behura told reporters on the sidelines of 17th Convergence India conference here.
3G auctions deferred by two weeksDecember 28th, 2008 NEW DELHI - The auction of third generation (3G) radio frequencies slated for Jan 16 have been delayed, and may now be held Jan 30. 'The auctions have been delayed as the cabinet is yet to approve some of the key proposals regarding the auctions,' a Department of Telecom (DoT) official told IANS on condition of anonymity.
Radio frequency auction for 3G telecom services likely to be deferredJanuary 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The much-awaited radio frequency auction for third generation (3G) telecom services is likely to be delayed further and a new timeframe will be notified after the cabinet takes a decision, a government official said Thursday. The auctions of 3G and broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum were scheduled to start Jan 30, but an official of the Department of Telecom (DoT) said the schedule has been revised.
Group of ministers to look into 3G spectrum auctionMarch 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Thursday announced that a 10-member group of ministers (GoM), led by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, will look into the auctions of the third generation (3G) spectrum. The GoM will also take a decision on the number of players to be allowed to offer the 3G services in each telecom circle.
More delay in 3G auction likelyJanuary 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The auction of third generation (3G) mobile services, which are slated to take place according to the revised time schedule, may be further delayed as the industry still is not ready. 'The government is ready for the auctions but it is the industry players who demand more time from us,' a Department of Telecom (DoT) official told IANS on condition of anonymity.
Tech Mahindra to provide IT solutions to Etisalat DBSeptember 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Software outsourcer Tech Mahindra will provide telecom operator Etisalat DB with IT solutions and infrastructure requirements for its proposed services rollout in 15 telecom circles, it was announced here Monday. The contract, valued at Rs.2,000 crore or $400 million, is valid for 10 years, Etisalat DB, earlier known as Swan Telecom, said in a statement.
3G spectrum auction soon, but no orders for equipmentJanuary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Though the third generation (3G) mobile spectrum auctions may happen anytime soon, the final rollout of services will likely be delayed in the long run. The reason: private telecom operators have not yet placed any orders for new equipment with the vendors.
Group of ministers on 3G meets later FridayJuly 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The high-powered ministerial group, set up to decide on issues related with the auction of frequency spectrum for third generation telecom services, is scheduled to meet here for the first time later Friday. The mandate of the empowered group, which has been set up under Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, is to decide the base price for the spectrum auction and the number of operators to be allowed in each telecom circle for offering third generation, or 3G, services.
NRIs urged to participate in 3G BroadbandJanuary 8th, 2009 CHENNAI - The Satyam Computers Services fraud that has shaken the Indian software services sector will not have any cascading impact on the other players, Communications and IT Minister A. Raja said Friday.
Successful 3G bidders eligible for 2G spectrum space: DoTDecember 22nd, 2008 NEW DELHI - Successful bidders for spectrum allocation for third generation (3G) telecom services will also be eligible for second generation (2G) spectrum space, the government said here Tuesday. 'Successful 3G bidders will be eligible for acquiring second generation (2G) spectrum as well,' Member (Finance) of Telecom Commission R.
Meeting to discuss 3G spectrum price postponedJuly 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The wait for third generation (3G) telecom services in the country has got longer as the first meeting of a key ministry panel, set up to take decision on the pricing of 3G auctions, has been postponed. The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM), headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee was scheduled to meet July 31.
Wipro bags outsourcing contract from Unitech WirelessMay 6th, 2009 BANGALORE - Wipro Technologies has bagged an outsourcing contract for an undisclosed amount from telecom company Unitech Wireless, the IT firm said Wednesday. Unitech Wireless, which received licence last year to operate in 22 telecom circles in the country, is yet to launch its services.
IBM signs $200M outsourcing deal with Indian telecommunications companyOctober 6th, 2009 IBM signs $200M outsourcing contract with telecomSAN FRANCISCO — IBM Corp. says it has won a $200 million contract to handle some technology chores for a company called Datacom Solutions as it rolls out telecommunications services in India.
Telcordia bags five-year deal from Unitech WirelessJune 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Telcordia, a global communication software service provider, Monday said it has bagged a five-year multi-million dollar contract from Unitech Wireless to manage its database of pre-paid customers. "We have been awarded a five-year multi-million dollar contract by Unitech for implementing our 'real-time charging solution'," Anuj Kapur, country head Telcordia, told IANS Monday.
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