Tata Communications Limited, formerly known as Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited or VSNL, is India's largest telecommunication company in international long distance, enterprise data and internet services.[1] Part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications is based in Mumbai and has operations in over 80 cities spread across 40 countries.[2] Through its subsidiary Tyco Global Network, it is also one of the world's largest submarine cable bandwidth providers[3] and has the world's largest network of submarine cables.[4] Other subsidiaries of Tata Communications include VSNL International Canada, formerly known as Teleglobe while it is the majority share-holder of Neotel, South Africa's second national operator (SNO) for fixed line telecommunication services.[5]
In 1986, VSNL was formed as a Government of India-owned company. In 2000, Tata Group acquired controlling stake in VSNL which was later expanded to 46%.[6] In February 2008, VSNL was renamed as Tata Communications Limited. In February 2008, Tata Communications announced US$2 billion global expansion plan.[7] In September 2008, Tata Communications was directed by the International Chamber of Commerce to pay US$19 million to Flag Telecom as damages over a cable dispute.[8]
On January 15 2009, Tata Communications agreed on an out of court settlement in the case, since it had already paid $19 million in damages, ending the five year legal battle.[9]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.tata.com/company/profile.aspx?sectid=54ls2kyOdvg=
- ^ http://www.tatacommunications.com/about/overview.asp
- ^ http://www.tatacommunications.com/about/history.asp
- ^ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Telecom/Tata_Communications_chief_named_Telecom_Person_of_the_Year/articleshow/3341975.cms
- ^ http://www.neotel.co.za/neotel/view/neotel/en/page127
- ^ http://www.tatacommunications.com/about/history.asp
- ^ http://in.ibtimes.com/articles/20080216/tata-communications-telecom-internet.htm
- ^ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Telecom/Tata_Comm_loses_arbitration_battle_over_Flag_Tele/articleshow/3433686.cms
- ^ http://www.livemint.com/2009/01/15222201/Tata-firm-settles-case-with-Fl.html?d=1
Tata Communications launches application performance optimisation service using Ipanema Technologies
External links
- Official website
- Recent News: Tata Communications signed partnership agreement with AccessKenya
- Tata Communications in Telecom News
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