Alcatel-Lucent has introduced a new radio module, based on software defined radio (SDR) technology, which gives mobile service providers the flexibility to support any mix services simultaneously. Using the technology, mobile operators can provide a mixture of services like 2G GSM, 3G W-CDMA/HSPA+ and long term evolution (LTE) among others.
Motorola Inc Enterprise Mobility Solutions business has launched a portfolio of solutions in the Indian wireless networking market. The products will enable Motorola to offer a complete end-to-end wireless coverage solution for government agencies, campuses and businesses in both metropolitan and regional centres.
The cellular operators’ associations have urged Noida authorities to restore cellular communication services by de-sealing the towers. The associations – Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) and Association of United Service Providers of India (AUSPI) – have also sought maintaining of status quo on the issue, till the telecom regulator comes out with a consultation paper on setting up of towers.
B K-led Spice Group has decided to merge its two entities – Spice Mobiles and Spice Televentures (STPL) – to create a Rs 2,000 crore telecom firm, Spice Mobility Ltd. The merger, an attempt to consolidate the group’s telecom businesses under a single brand, is subject to regulatory and shareholders’ approval.
Barring investments in 3G and Wimax, Reliance Communications (RCom) plans to invest Rs 3,000 crore as capital expenditure for the next financial year (FY’11). The telecom company has earmarked an investment of upto Rs 4,500 crore as capex for the current fiscal, Group Managing Director Satish Seth said in a conference call on Monday.