Articles tagged with: Idea Cellular and Rural

Idea Cellular Expands GSM Coverage to Two More Indian States

India's Idea Cellular has expanded its GSM network to include Bihar and Jharkhand states - making it the fifth operator in the two states after Reliance (which has both CDMA and GSM mobile service), BSNL, AirTel, and Aircel.  more

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Indian Operator Secures Funding to Expand Rural Coverage

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group is providing a US$100 million loan to Indian GSM network operator, Idea Cellular to enable the extension of services to Bihar, one of the few states in India without a well-developed telecommunications network. The loan will also help establish a national long-distance network to meet growing demand for services.  more

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