Alcatel-Lucent to provide gear to Airtel for Africa operations

Last Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012, 18:24

Alcatel-Lucent will supply advanced new IP (Internet Protocol)-based networking technology to support Bharti Airtel in delivery of new mobile broadband data and video services in Africa, Alcatel-Lucent said in a statement.

Airtel Africa to provide farm info on mobile phones

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 23:33

It will also help create a farmer community within which peers can share experiences and exchange information about social gatherings, events, and job opportunities, it added.

Airtel inks pact with Arsenal for Africa

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 21:52

Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has signed a three-year partnership agreement with football club Arsenal which will allow the mobile operator to utilise the club's merchandising, hospitality and content rights in five countries, Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda.

Bharti borrows $150 mn as short term loan for Africa biz

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 23:12

According to sources, it is a short term loan for meeting various needs of business in Africa including expansion of infrastructure and roll-out of new services.

Airtel, other Telcos fined in Africa for missing QoS norm

Last Updated: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 20:30

African subsidiary of India's largest telecom firm Bharti Airtel and its two competitors have been penalised for not meeting quality of service standards by sector regulator ARCEP in west African country Burkina Faso.

Airtel Africa narrows loss to $52mn

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 19:09

During the quarter ended December 31, 2011, the company incurred a capital expenditure of USD 265 million on its African operation.

Airtel's Africa biz Q2 net loss at $95 mn on account of forex

Last Updated: Friday, November 4, 2011, 19:01

Bharti Airtel's Africa operations have recorded net loss of USD 95 million for the quarter ended September 30, mainly on account of foreign exchange losses in the region.

Bharti looks for $1.4-1.5 bn Africa capex in FY12

Last Updated: Friday, November 4, 2011, 11:21

Airtel says it has 7 million subscribers on its 3G services in India.

Airtel Africa enhances mobile internet browsing experience

Last Updated: Monday, October 17, 2011, 15:57

Bharti Airtel has selected Nokia Siemens Networks' software to offer seamless internet connectivity and more intuitive mobile data services across the 16 African nations where the company operates.

Bharti Airtel expects $5bn revenue from Africa biz by May 2013

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 16:25

India's leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel Wednesday said it expects to touch revenues of USD 5 billion (about Rs 24,000 crore) from its Africa operations by May 2013.

Bharti gets 2G, 3G licences in Rwanda,to invest $100mn in 3yrs

Last Updated: Thursday, September 8, 2011, 23:12

Expanding its footprint in Africa, Bharti airtel will operate 2G and 3G mobile services in Rwanda for which it has announced an investment of USD 100 million in the next three years.