Technology

BSNL has reduced international roaming tariff for foreigners using its network in the country by up to 40 per cent, a relief for tourists who often complain of high telephone charges while on move in India. The reduction, to be effective from July 1, is likely to put pressure on private operators to replicate the […]

In what will be the biggest network outsourcing and rollout deal globally, Bharti Airtel, India’s largest mobile operator, is set to ink a contract with Swedish telecom major Ericsson estimated to be worth about $1.5 billion. This will be Bharti’s second billion dollar deal with Ericsson in less than a year. When asked on the

In what could be its first acquisition, state-owned telecom firm MTNL is close to buying Sri Lankan fixed-line operator Suntel and has sent a high-level delegation to start technical assessment of the company. A delegation has left for Sri Lanka to hold discussions with Suntel on the technical assessment, which is a prerequisite to formalise