News for '-videsh-sanchar-nigam-ltd'

VSNL to invest $600 m on cable network

VSNL to invest $600 m on cable network

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Tata-owned Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd said on Thursday it will invest $600 million to connect two international submarine cable networks.

Tatas outwit Reliance once more

Tatas outwit Reliance once more

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

VSNL to build $250 mn cable system

VSNL to build $250 mn cable system

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Tata group company Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd today said it is constructing a $250-million (about Rs 988 crore) worth cable system for linking Mumbai directly to Paris, London and Madrid via Egypt.

VSNL plans cyber cafes at railway stations

VSNL plans cyber cafes at railway stations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

To provide Internet access to travellers, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd said on Wednesday it would set up cyber cafes at 68 major railway stations across the country.

VSNL de-risking revenue model

VSNL de-risking revenue model

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

VSNL launches 'bandwidth-on-demand'

VSNL launches 'bandwidth-on-demand'

Rediff.com11 May 2004

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd, the Internet services provider, has launched a corporate data product, 'Tata Indicom Bandwidth-On-Demand' for its leased line customers in the country.

Telecom war escalates

Telecom war escalates

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

Net4india chief booked on ILD fraud charges

Net4india chief booked on ILD fraud charges

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

The Mumbai crime branch has booked net4india chief executive officer Jasjit Sawhney for alleged illegal termination of international telephone calls on mobile networks, reportedly causing a loss of crores of rupees to licensed operators.

Net4India chief booked over telecom deal

Net4India chief booked over telecom deal

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

He is accused of illegally terminating international telephone calls on mobile networks, reportedly causing a loss of crores of rupees to licensed operators.

VSNL, Asia Netcom sign pact

VSNL, Asia Netcom sign pact

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Internet gateway and service provider Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and telecom service provider Asia Netcom has signed a strategic partnership

Indian bandwidth rates set to fall more

Indian bandwidth rates set to fall more

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

In a setback to Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd, telecom tribunal TDSAT on Monday upheld the TRAI order on reduction of bandwidth prices and asked the regulator to implement the order immediately while dismissing the petition of VSNL.

BT, VSNL set to bury hatchet

BT, VSNL set to bury hatchet

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

Amid reports that its chairman Christopher Bland has sought Indian government's help to resolve a bandwidth-related dispute with VSNL, British Telecom said it is engaged in a mutually beneficial dialogue with VSNL.

Improve quality: Gartner to Indian telecom cos

Improve quality: Gartner to Indian telecom cos

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Large enterprises fuelled by the boom in IT and outsourcing services will drive the demand for telecom services in India, but the country must improve the quality of its corporate data services, IT research firm Gartner said.

VSNL opts for new business models

VSNL opts for new business models

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd is opting for new business models including Internet Protocol based Virtual Private Network, Microprotocol Label Switching services.

VSNL may demerge telecom business

VSNL may demerge telecom business

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

The existing company is expected to continue as the holding arm of its huge real estate assets.

Spat with Reliance Info resolved: VSNL

Spat with Reliance Info resolved: VSNL

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Telecom major Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Monday said all issues with Reliance Infocomm over Flag Telecom

VSNL plans more acquisitions

VSNL plans more acquisitions

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Having made two major overseas acquisitions, Tatas owned Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd is looking for further acquisitions to add to its services and customers base.

Infocomm, VSNL war hots up

Infocomm, VSNL war hots up

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

In a move that could hot up the telecom war, Anil Ambani owned Reliance Infocomm has accused Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd of killing the competition in bandwidth market by creating both price and non-price barriers.\n\n

Tatas to hike VSNL stake via market purchase

Tatas to hike VSNL stake via market purchase

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

A golden share means that the government would sell its 26.12 per cent stake in the company and in return ask for a single share with controlling stake.

VSNL plans Lanka foray

VSNL plans Lanka foray

Rediff.com31 May 2003

VSNL, Australian firm in pact for undersea cable

VSNL, Australian firm in pact for undersea cable

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd has tied up with Australia-based telecommunications carrier Pipe Networks to lay a new submarine cable linking Australia to Guam.

Exempt call centres from ADC: VSNL

Exempt call centres from ADC: VSNL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Call centres are recognised as a separate class of service providers falling under the category of 'Other Service Providers' and should be exempted from access deficit charges on traffic routed to them, according to Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd.

SBI Caps eyes HPCL, BPCL deals

SBI Caps eyes HPCL, BPCL deals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

SBI Capital Markets Limited, the merchant banking arm of SBI, is eyeing the twin accounts of HPCL and BPCL for managing the divestment programmes of the 2 oil cos.

Indicom brand to cover VSNL

Indicom brand to cover VSNL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

Bharti may cut data rates

Bharti may cut data rates

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

VSNL sues govt; claims Rs 2560 cr

VSNL sues govt; claims Rs 2560 cr

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Telecom company Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd has filed a lawsuit against the central government at Bombay High Court, seeking a compensation of Rs 2,560.72 crore (Rs 25.6 billion) for premature termination of its international long distance monopoly.

MTNL, BSNL sign pact for seamless mobile service

MTNL, BSNL sign pact for seamless mobile service

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

State-owned telecom monoliths, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Tuesday signed a pact to ensure seamless roaming between their networks to help their cellular subscribers have smooth mobility and connectivity.

FLAG Telecom denies price hike

FLAG Telecom denies price hike

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

FLAG Telecom, a Reliance group company has denied media reports alleging that it has resorted to high pricing impacting the growth of Indian business process outsourcing units and information technology enabled services.

VSNL to invest $600m in Europe, Asia cables

VSNL to invest $600m in Europe, Asia cables

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

The cables dovetail into VSNL's plans to build a global submarine cable system connecting India. \n\n

Fixed-phone firms fare better

Fixed-phone firms fare better

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

VSNL global HQ in Singapore

VSNL global HQ in Singapore

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

The Tatas-controlled Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Monday announced that it has set up international headquarters in Singapore as part of plans to expand business beyond India.

GAIL to cut bandwidth rates for media

GAIL to cut bandwidth rates for media

Rediff.com25 May 2004

State-run GAIL (India) Ltd, which has laid a vast network of fibre optic cables along the gas pipeline grid it operates, will sell bandwidth to newspapers, news agencies and TV channels at a 70 per cent discount.