(a) whether the Indian telecom companies do not figure anywhere in broadband services
rolled out for consumers with smart phones, laptops and tablet computers in Asia-Pacific
region; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Indian telecom companies do not figure anywhere in broadband services
rolled out for consumers with smart phones, laptops and tablet computers in Asia-Pacific
region; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI MILIND DEORA)
(a) & (b) Indian telecom companies can provide broadband services in Asia Pacific region as
per policy of the country and as per their commercial decision. No such record is maintained
by Department of Telecommunications. However, among others, followings are joint ventures of
Indian companies for providing telecom services in Asia pacific region:
i) United Telecom Limited, Nepal a joint venture company of Indian companies Mahanagar
Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), Tata Communications Limited, Telecommunications Consultants
India Limited and a local Nepalese company,
ii) Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited, Mauritius, a 100% subsidiary of MTNL
iii) Joint Ventures of Bharti AirTel in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.