Quippo to provide WiMax technology to Delhi airport (Business Capsule)September 17th, 2009 MUMBAI - Infrastructure equipment company Quippo Telecom Infrastructure has bagged a contract from Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) to provide WiMax connectivity at the airport's Terminal 3. The under-construction terminal of the Indira Gandhi International airport will have WiMax and Wi-Fi technologies with the help of Quippo and Ericsson, DIAL said in a regulatory statement.
Clearwire CFO David Sach leaves; Chief Strategy Officer Scott Richardson to resignSeptember 3rd, 2009 Clearwire CFO leaves; strategy chief to resignNEW YORK — Clearwire Corp. Chief Financial Officer David Sach has left the company to pursue other opportunities, the company said in a regulatory filing Thursday.
WiMax rollout may be delayed: Telecom secretaryAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The dispute between the Department of Space (DoS) and Department of Telecommunications (DoT) over vacation of broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum can delay WiMax rollout, a senior official said here Monday. WiMax or wireless Internet is essential for increasing broadband penetration in the country - especially in rural areas.
Sprint expanding wireless broadband services to 17 citiesAugust 11th, 2009 Sprint Nextel announces 17 new WiMax marketsOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Sprint Nextel Corp.
Sprint Nextel signs $5 billion networking deal with Ericsson, transfers 6,000 employeesJuly 9th, 2009 Sprint Nextel signs networking deal with EricssonKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp.
Idea Cellular demerges its tower businessJuly 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - Telecom major Idea Cellular has received shareholders' approval to hive off its tower business into a subsidiary company Idea cellular Towers Infrastructure, the company said Thursday. Its rivals Airtel and Reliance Communications had earlier demerged their passive infrastructure - towers and base stations - business to save costs.
Palm Pre to launch in European countries in time for holidays on O2 network, MovistarJuly 7th, 2009 Palm Pre to launch in Europe in time for holidaysNEW YORK — Palm Inc. said Tuesday its Pre smart phone will be available on the O2 network in the U.K., Ireland and Germany and Movistar in Spain in time for the holiday season.
Comcast to offer wireless Internet service through Clearwire and SprintJune 29th, 2009 Comcast to offer wireless Internet servicePHILADELPHIA — Comcast is rolling out wireless Internet service Tuesday in Portland, Ore., with plans to add three other cities by the end of the year. Comcast is the first major cable operator to roll out wireless broadband.
Auto suppliers to request $8-$10B loan guarantees as companies struggle with falling revenueJune 10th, 2009 Auto suppliers to seek $8-$10B in loan guaranteesNEW YORK — Struggling automotive parts suppliers plan to ask the U.S. Treasury Department for $8 billion to $10 billion in loan guarantees to help support their operations.
Alcatel bags $150 mn contract from Unitech WirelessMay 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - French telecom infrastructure firm Alcatel-Lucent Friday said it had bagged a $150 million contract from Unitech Wireless to support its launch of GSM operations. Unitech Wireless is a joint venture between real estate major Unitech Ltd and Norwegian telecom giant Telenor.
Cisco to supply Clearwire with WiMax devices and networking equipmentMay 13th, 2009 Cisco to supply Clearwire with WiMax devicesNEW YORK — Clearwire Corp., which is building a nearly nationwide wireless data network, says Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to make devices that can use that network.
Auto suppliers want Congress, Obama to protect supply base amid summer factory shutdownsMay 9th, 2009 Auto suppliers urge lawmakers to protect baseWASHINGTON — Auto suppliers say the auto industry's supply base could be threatened by factory shutdowns by General Motors and Chrysler. In a letter to congressional offices on Friday, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association said the supplier industry is in crisis and during the shutdowns many suppliers will have no choice but to permanently close their facilities this summer.
Illinois court allows iPCS' challenge of Sprint-Clearwire WiMax deal to go forwardMay 1st, 2009 Court rules for iPCS in Sprint WiMax fightKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Illinois court is allowing a lawsuit to move forward that challenges Sprint Nextel's deal with Clearwire Corp.
BSNL launches wireless broadband in GujaratFebruary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - State-run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), in association with US-based WiMax solutions provider SOMA networks, Thursday launched wireless broadband services in Gujarat. A BSNL statement said the wireless broadband initiative would spread the expansion of broadband connections in the country.
Calling cards offer flexibility to consumers: ScindiaFebruary 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Minister of State for Communications and IT Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said the government has accepted the calling card proposal, which would offer flexibility to consumers to choose their carrier for making long-distance calls. 'The calling cards for both STD and ISD calls have been accepted, making it flexible for consumers to switch their carriers for long distance calls,' Scindia said at a conference here.
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