Wireless Internet on Indian Rlys by a UK Firm
Nomad Digital, a British Wi-Fi technology major has entered into a joint venture with Indian company Zylog Systems to provide wireless internet access to India’s massive railway network.
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BSNL Towers in Semi-Urban Areas to be Leased Out
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to lease out its passive infrastructure, that includes mainly towers, to other telecom companies in semi- urban areas in the country.
ePCO in Chandigarh by Intel
ePCO initiative in Chandigarh is being set up by Intel in partnership with BSNL, PCO Association and ItzCashon.
Low-Cost Towers by Ericsson for Rural Connectivity
INR 5,000 crore will be spent by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) of Government of India to ensure cellular connectivity in rural areas across the country. Towards this Ericsson will provide low-cost towers.
Agri Clinics For Punjab, Haryana
Setting up of agri clinics in districts of Punjab and Haryana the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham).The clinics will test soil, devise techniques for water management and accordingly inform farmers to cultivate agri and horti produce to earn higher yields.
Separation of USOF, DoT For Rural Telephony
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recently recommended separation of the USOF from the department of telecommunications and make it an autonomous body on the lines of the National Highways Authority of India.
Gujarat Takes to e-Parliamentary System
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly will soon make a high-tech shift in the way business is conducted by adopting
$6 bn Govt MMPs Eyed by IT Cos
The government departments have plans to spend $6 billion in 30 so-called mission mode projects (MMPs). So country
Digital Certification System Launched in Oman
Oman has signed a memorandum of understanding for establishing a digital certification system. The Information Technology Authority (ITA) of Oman signed the MoU with Tunis-based National Digital Certification Agency (Agence Nationale de Certification Electronique – ANCE) to establish the digital certification system.
Xcel Acquired @ INR 800-850 Cr by ATC
American Tower Corporation (ATC) has acquired the Mumbai-based independent tower company, Xcel Telecom for an undisclosed sum. Industry analysts had put an enterprise valuation of around INR 800-850 crore for Xcel Telecom, which owns and operates around 1,700 towers in the country.
