Pay just Rs 19 for portability Nov 21, 2009
Four new firms, including ventures of international telecom operators Telenor, Etisalat and Batelco, are set to start services in India this year, and MNP would clearly make it easier for them to lure existing subscribers, according to an analyst tracking the telecom sector. "The principal loss in any kind of number portability are the bigger players. The new ones, however, stand to gain tremendously," the analyst said, adding, that around 2-3% of the consumers "are likely to port.". (India Times, India)
* Operators gear up for unveiling of WiMAX trials Oct 27, 2009
Vmax will be joined by First International Telecom Corp (jqH) and Global Mobile Corp (y@) in offering WiMAX 4G access in northern Taiwan. Tatung Co (jP), Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (qH) and Vee Telecom Multimedia Co (FW) are licensed to offer WiMAX services in the south. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Mediatek to unveil IC products for WiMAX services Oct 26, 2009
The six service operators are Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (qH), First International Telecom Corp (jqH), Global Mobile Corp (y@), Tatung InfoComm Co (jPqH), Vee Telecom Multimedia Co Ltd (FW) and VMAX Telecom Co (qH). This story has been viewed 308 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Macquarie reiterates 'outperform' rating on OnMobile Aug 22, 2009
Macquarie has reiterated its outperform rating on OnMobile, while upgrading its price target to Rs 700 from Rs 325 earlier, citing the companys recent deals with two leading international telecom operators as positives. (We) expect combined revenues from the two international deals that have been announced to cross Rs 1. (India Times)
Huawei, the Hidden Dragon in the East Aug 20, 2009
Started as a telephone exchanger producer, it has been growing its footprint steadily, breaking the technological monopoly by several big players in the international telecom arena through technology innovation. In addition, Huawei has positioned itself as more than a mere manufacturer: It has embraced the vision of making strategic moves by weighing both its products and the end market, thus becoming a holistic solutions provider. (PR Newswire)
China Telecom Promotes "Better City, Better Life" Through Sponsorship of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China May 18, 2009
China Telecom Americas, a wholly-owned US-based subsidiary of China Telecom Corp. Ltd. (NYSE: ), is an international telecom provider for Data, IP and Voice Wholesale services to multinational companies, organizations and international carriers requiring China domestic services and International access to China & Asia Pacific. With headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, and offices in Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Jose, and Toronto, Canada, China Telecom... (PR Newswire)
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and provides international telecom services to immigrants in the United States and Canada ... The positions will include call center and management jobs and because Americatel is an international telecom company, Wagner said there is an increased interest in hiring multi-lingual employees. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Beijing battles with unauthorized TV May 1, 2009
"To my knowledge, there are no 'legal' satellite TV subscribers in China, but the illegal market is huge - the number often thrown about is around 20 million. There are 1 to 2 million legal satellite TV dishes used for various platforms in China, but these are technically limited to hotels that serve foreigners and expatriates in China, foreign-owned buildings, embassies, etc. But not for Chinese citizens," said Patrick French, senior analyst and head of the Singapore Office at NSR LLC, an... (Asia Times Online)
Monty speaks out on his BCE record Apr 20, 2009
I was convinced that Teleglobe, a Canadian-based supplier of international telecom services, could be a source of growth for BCE. It did not turn out to be. After several unsuccessful attempts at turning the situation around, given the size of the losses associated with this decision, I submitted my resignation from the company in April, 2002. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
* Far Eastone secures WiMAX license Apr 11, 2009
FET is one of the companies to win a bid two years ago for operating the WiMAX service, along with VMAX Telecom (qH), First International Telecom Corp (jqH), Global Mobile (y@), Tatung Co (jPq) and Vastar Cable TV System Corp (Fuq) ... The NCC is reviewing applications from Global Mobile and First International Telecom for permits to build WiMAX facilities. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Business Briefs Mar 6, 2009
First International Telecom Corp (jqH), the nations only supplier of short-range telecom services, said yesterday that Taipei District Court had approved its application for restructuring. The telecom carrier is scheduled to present the restructuring plan to a creditors meeting on April 27 for final approval, company president Andrew Hsu. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Ma promises to seek truth of 228 Feb 26, 2009
First International Telecom founder Chien Ming-jen, left, talks to President Ma Ying-jeou at a memorial exhibit for his father, Chien Chi, in Taipei yesterday. Chien Chi was executed in 1950 during the White Terror. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* VMAX secures permission to construct base stations Feb 26, 2009
VMAX won a bid two years ago to offer the WiMAX service in northern Taiwan along with VMAX, First International Telecom Corp (jqH) and Global Mobile (y@). Meanwhile, Tatung Co (jPq), Far Eastern Telecom (qH) and Vastar Cable TV System Corp (Fuq) won the licenses to offer WiMAX services in the south. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Competitive Companies, Inc. Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire International Telecom, Inc. Feb 20, 2009
Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Competitive Companies Inc. (CCI) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCOP) announced today the Company has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire International Telecom, Inc. (ITI) ... About International Telecom, Inc. ... International Telecom, Inc. is primarily a long distance carrier based in Anchorage, Alaska, providing low cost calling solutions to anywhere in the world through its own network components and in conjunction with other network providers. (PR Newswire)
Taiwan Revamps WiMax Plans Feb 9, 2009
Late last year, money problems at First International Telecom (Fitel), forced the company to dump plans to roll out a WiMax network in the capital city, Taipei. The network would have been the biggest so far on the island. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
