Full roll-out of Reliance GSM this year

Announcing the company’s results, Reliance Communications chairman Anil Ambani said: “We are presently operating our GSM business in 8 circles and in 8,000 towns. We plan a full roll-out in all our circles this year.”
The company would need Rs 4,500 crore for the nationwide GSM roll-out. It would also be setting up 20,000 towers. However, [...]

Nepal launches 3G

State-owned GSM operator Nepal Telecom launched Nepal’s and Indian sub-continent’s first 3G service on May 17.
The 3G SIM card reportedly cost Nepali Rs 4,195 (US$64.50) with 3G tariffs similar to that of prepaid rates.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has released guidelines for the running of MVNOs. Pakistan had 58.39 million mobile subscribers at the end of [...]