Category Archives: Telecom News

Tata Communications: Buys up stake in South Africa

I have no clue as to why the Indians are obessed about snapping up deals with South Africans. Although, it’s commendable when Indian companies snap up struggling European majors; the same that Tata did for Corus and Tetley Tea. Although, … Continue reading

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Spice Telecom: Snapped up by Idea

Birla’s group Idea snapped up Spice, one of the last stand alone players in the market. Idea cellular is no angel in white. Spice isn’t the best thing to have happened to mobile industry ever although, they were among the … Continue reading

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Reliance India: Wars get ugly

Reliance is mulling the option of buying out MTN which is a BIG success story post apartheid regime. I doubt whether Mukesh would let go off his baby so easily. It all boils down to big money and big egos; … Continue reading

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Reliance Telecom: Oh brother bother !!!

This is making the headlines. Two richest men of the country dragging their fair name in the media and washing their dirty linen for everyone to see. Mukesh Ambani wants to throw a spanner for Anil Ambani’s proposed merger for … Continue reading

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Bharti MTN: Singtel in picture

I had mentioned about it earlier(and this link) that Bharti would be looking forward to buy out MTN with Singtel’s help. They don’t have enough money (and guts) to venture out; it’s too early in their life cycle to take … Continue reading

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Bharti Airtel:Courting MTN?

Bharti first denied and then offered $20 billion dollars for this company in South Africa. They have these laws which mandate than 20% of the marked up capital of a company (or shareholding pattern) should remain with Blacks. if Bharti … Continue reading

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Bharti Airtel: Looking for a stake outside

When I read the news of the imminent buyout of a South African firm, I was surprised to see that Bharti Airtel is planning to bid for it. At the outset, I ought to have been thrilled at the news … Continue reading

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