Tata Communications' Fixed Wimax

[kesav 127]

Mumbai, October 31, 2007: In a significant decision, the Board of VSNL today has approved a

proposal to change the name of the company to Tata Communications Limited. The new name

and identity will help the company leverage the immense brand equity associated with the Tata

Group and the tremendous global recognition that the Group has received in recent years.

source :: http://www.vsnl.in/vsnlnews/vsnl_namechange.pdf

TATA Communications previewed retail WiMax at Bangalore IT.in

They said they'll launch the service in next 15 days.(as told by TATA communications' marketer in the stall)

Its exactly similar to Reliance's fixed wimax.

So bangaloreans have competition hotting up in fixed wimax.

source:: http://www.vsnl.in/vsnlnews/12740A.pdf

[kesav 127]

@Arun

http://www.rimweb.in/forums/index.php?s=&a...ost&p=96540

Hope TATA Communications will quench your thirst of fixed wimax.

I wish all the best for your second attempt

[Arun 795]

Yeah, I got the news from TATA officials earlier that they will launch WiMAX in Bangalore by November. Hope it would work out with TATA Communications !

[kesav 127]

VSNL's WiMAX broadband services by Jan.

NEW DELHI: Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL), a Tata Group company, plans to launch wireless broadband service on the WiMAX platform by January. The company is also mulling a new brand identity, similar to that of Tata Indicom for its WiMAX services. VSNL presently provides broadband services on the Tata Indicom platform only.

“VSNL’s corporate identity would change to Tata Communications from next year, but for retail business we want to have a different brand name,” VSNL senior vice-president Srinivasa Addepalli told ET. He, however, said that there is a possibility that the company may initially ride on the back of Tata Indicom to launch its WiMAX broadband services.

“In the next 2-3 weeks, we will take a decision on the matter,” Mr Addepalli said.

WiMAX is a telecom technology that enables high data output. The technology would be very helpful in extending the broadband penetration across the country, especially in the rural areas. The government is already in the process of allocating 700 MHz spectrum for WiMAX users.

VSNL estimates an investment of about $500-600 million for rolling out WiMAX services in 35 cities across the country over the next three years. It would launch the service in Bangalore and then cover other major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad in the first phase. In the second phase, the company plans to reach to customers in about 35 cities across the country — mainly consisting of all the state capitals.

While the company is planning to have a full-fledged presence in 35 cities only, it has also started working towards spreading its wings to about 125 towns. In rest of the centres the services would be available only for corporate clients. VSNL plans to establish 1700 sale centres for its broadband operations. VSNL would be the first company to launch broadband services on the WiMAX platform for retail consumers in India.

Earlier the company was offering the service to only corporate consumers but the potential in the retail market has attracted the company towards launching it on a mass scale. The Tata Group company has tied up with Telsima of US to procure equipment for the WiMAX service. For spreading its services in the tier-II centres, the company will use Tata Teleservices towers.

It is also looking for short-term lease of BSNL towers in areas where Tata Tele towers may not be available.The company has put a target of 7-9 million subscribers or 25-30% of the total broadband market by 2012.

I sincerely hope the planned one is mobile wimax

source :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/N...how/2615740.cms

[kesav 127]

Tata Communications Launches Worldwide....

VSNL and TeleGlobe merged into single entity.

Tata Communications (NYSE: TCL) launched today(13 Feb) as a leading provider of the new world of communications, integrating the former VSNL and Teleglobe brands. Tata Communications will leverage its Tata Global Network (TGN) and unique experience of operating in emerging markets in Asia and Africa to deliver a new world of globally managed communications solutions.

source :: http://www.tatacommunications.com/news/fil...0213-launch.htm

[kesav 127]

Look at the following offers from TATA communications

1) 75% off on installation charges

2)Surf All night

3)Free Voucher

4)Zero Installation charges

5)Upto 2 months free broadband

6)Free Wi-Fi Router

Enjoi with TATA

http://www.tataindicombroadband.com/offers.html

[Honest 836]

^^^

The above offers seems to be really cool. But they are available for certain circles only not nationwide. Execpt Surf All Night Offer, which is available for all cities.

Regards.