Telecom equipment imports at over Rs 39,000 cr in Apr-Dec

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 15:37

India imported telecom equipment worth Rs 39,820.60 crore in the first three quarters of this fiscal as it lacks manufacturing capability for producing value-added products, Parliament was informed Friday.

Nokia-Siemens sees flat growth for telecom sector in 2013

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 19:10

Telecom equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks on Wednesday said it sees a flat growth for the telecom sector this year as operators are increasingly facing financial pressures.

DoT to to take up project for certifying telecom equipment

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 18:07

The project to set up a Centre for certifying telecom equipment will now be taken up by the Department of Telecom (DoT) as Telecom vendors have refused to share manufacturing details with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore.

Telecom equipment, networks prone to spyware: Govt

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 19:36

Spyware is a type of malware (malicious software) installed on electronic gadgets that collects information about users without their knowledge.

45 cos to face action for not surrendering call tapping tool

Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 16:33

Govt will crack down on 45 companies, including telecom operators and a Chinese telecom equipment provider, which are yet to surrender.

Telecom equipment industry posts revenues of Rs 1,13,188 crore

Last Updated: Friday, June 29, 2012, 17:32

The Indian telecom equipment industry posted marginally lower revenues of Rs 1,13,188 crore in 2011-12 compared to Rs 1,14,133 crore in the previous financial year, according to an annual survey.

Telcos oppose move to impose one-time tax on diesel towers

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 21:40

Telecom Equipment Manufacturers' Association of India (TEMA) had written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh alleging that telecom towers were guzzling up to Rs 4,300-crore worth of subsidised diesel every year, which was meant for the rural poor, farmers and bulk transport systems.

Bharti Airtel ropes in ZTE to manage 4G network in Kolkata

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 19:09

Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said it has roped in telecom equipment maker ZTE to manage its fourth generation (4G) technology based network in Kolkata, where the services are expected to be launched later this month.

Ericsson completes acquisition of BelAir networks

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 17:31

Telecom equipment maker Ericsson on Tuesday announced that it has completion acquisition of North American Wi-Fi company BelAir Networks.

Bharti Airtel inks managed services contract with Ericsson

Last Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011, 16:04

Telecom equipment-maker Ericsson on Monday said it has signed a five-year deal to provide managed services for Bharti Airtel's India operations for an undisclosed amount.

ZTE bags enterprise solutions contract from PGCIL

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 17:44

Chinese telecom equipment-maker ZTE Corporation Tuesday made its maiden foray into the enterprise solutions space in India after bagging a contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd to help the state-run firm reduce costs.