Nigeria fines Airtel, 3 others $7.3 million for poor services

Last Updated: Sunday, May 13, 2012, 20:46

Nigeria Communications Commission spokesman Reuben Muoka said the call quality of the four companies were poor and they also delivered poor services leading to imposition of the USD 7.3 million fine on them.

TDSAT reserves order in Rs 1,200-cr RInfra-Etisalat DB case

Last Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012, 19:56

Telecom tribunal TDSAT on reserved its order over the plea of Anil Ambani group company RInfra that is claiming Rs 1,200 crore dues from Etisalat DB for using its telecom towers and other infrastructure.

Etisalat return depended on auction rules, dispute resolution

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 18:45

UAE-based telecom firm Etisalat on Wednesday said its decision to re-invest in Indian market will depend on final auction rules and resolution of existing issues that it is facing following cancellation of Etisalat DB's licence by the Supreme Court.

Will not pay any claims until April 18: Etisalat DB

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 22:57

Telecom operator Etisalat DB on Wednesday said it will not entertain any request for payments by creditors or claimants, except those ordered by the court, as the Bombay High Court has adjourned the hearing on its winding up petition to April 18.

Continue services as long as licence valid: TRAI to EDB, S Tel

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 22:04

Telecom sector regulator Trai on Wednesday directed Etisalat DB and S Tel, who have announced closure of their operations, to comply with guidelines and continue providing services till licenses are operational.

TDSAT rejects pleas challenging jurisdiction over RInfra case

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 18:41

TDSAT Tuesday rejected the pleas of Etisalat DB and S Tel that questioned the telecom tribunal's jurisdiction over Anil Ambani group firm RInfra, which is claiming Rs 1,500 crore dues from the two telecom operators.

Etisalat says it never controlled Etisalat DB

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 20:40

UAE-based Etisalat on Thursday said the company never obtained control of Etsialat DB (EDB) because authorities in India did not permit it to pay control premium to its Indian partner Majestic Infracon (MIPL) on alleged credibility concerns of its promotor Shahid Balwa.

Etisalat blames Majestic Infra for Etisalat DB creditor's woes

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 20:04

UAE-based telecom company Etisalat Tuesday blamed its Indian joint venture partner Majestic Infracon, which is promoted by 2G scam accused Shahid Balwa and Vinod Goenka, for the woes of Etisalat DB's creditors and channel partners.

Etisalat DB to pay salary to employees

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 22:39

Etisalat DB said that it has started process to pay salary to its employees after getting approval from Bombay High Court.

No salary for Etisalat DB staff till court clears winding up

Last Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012, 22:04

This will affect around 600 employees of the company.

After Etisalat, S Tel questions TDSAT jurisdiction, too

Last Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012, 00:05

A day after Etisalat questioned jurisdiction of TDSAT to decide its case against RInfra, another telecom operator S Tel Thursday said the sectoral tribunal cannot give a verdict on its dispute with the telecom infrastructure provider.

Etislat to TDSAT: You can't decide our dispute with RInfra

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 23:15

Etisalat DB questioned the jurisdiction of Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) to decide on its Rs 1,200 crore dispute with Reliance Infratel.