Archive for the ‘ Cellular Operator ’ Category

Profile of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited

Here is profile of Hutchison company as on their website, Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (‘Hutchison Telecom‘) is a leading global provider of telecommunications services. We currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Hong Kong, and operates mobile telecommunications services in Macau, Israel, Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Ghana and Thailand. We were the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and Israel and operates brands including Hutch, 3 and orange™.

Mission & Overview

Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (“Hutchison Telecom”) is a leading company in the global telecommunications industry. Our mission is

to be a leading telecommunications operator focussed on dynamic mobile markets. Currently Their operate fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Hong Kong, one of the world’s most sophisticated telecom markets, and provide GSM, CDMA, 3G or HSDPA services in Israel, Indonesia, Vietnam, Macau, Sri Lanka, Ghana and Thailand.

We offer our customers an array of products and services on some of the most sophisticated telecommunications networks, ranging from basic voice and value added services to sophisticated high speed mobile multimedia downloads, video calling, mobile broadband applications, fixed-line broadband, as well as a wide variety of handsets and calling plans. Hutchison Telecom was the first provider of 3G services in Hong Kong and Israel, leading the mobile revolution in two of the world’s most competitive telecom markets.

Our largest shareholder Hutchison Whampoa Limited (approximately 59.3%) is a recognised leader in telecommunications services and brings expertise and scale to our business. Hutchison Telecom was listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK: 2332) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HTX) in October 2004.

http://www.htil.com

Profile of Smart Telecom

Here is profile of Smart Telecom as on their own website.
Smart Telecom provides the most advanced yet affordable cellular telecommunications service in Indonesia based on CDMA2000 technology for crystal clear voice communication and fast data access.
Smart Telecom is committed to build world class quality cellular network in Indonesia and to provide best value for money to subscribers by becoming a proficient service provider in Indonesia.

Vision

Aggressively providing our customers with leading, innovative and value for money mobile services with outstanding quality and rewarding employees, partners and shareholders.

Mission

  • To build the best quality network in Indonesia and globally benchmarked.
  • To build flexible, speedy and consumer focus organization.
  • To provide value for money best service to our subscribers and bridge the digital divide.

Info: http://www.smart-telecom.co.id/about/about.php

Profile of Mobile-8

(Mobile-8) was established on December 16, 2002 using the brand name Fren (Fast Reliable Enjoyable Network). Mobile-8 launched its prepaid service on December 8, 2003 and its postpaid service on April 8, 2004. Mobile-8 offers a variety of value-added services and programs using the CDMA 2000-1x technology that provides better voice clarity, lower dropped calls and faster data access.

Through its own nationwide 800 MHz CDMA network, Mobile-8 coverage area currently extends to

all major cities and most secondary cities as well as some rural areas across Java and Bali. Mobile-8 is targeting more than 80% nationwide coverage by 2010, and will begin its expansion to Sumatera (including Medan, Lampung and Palembang), Kalimantan (including Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Palangkaraya, Pontianak and Samarinda), Sulawesi and elsewhere in Indonesia beginning first quarter of 2007.

In addition, Mobile-8 also provides services internationally, through international roaming partner in 22 countries including United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Iran, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Jordan, Kuwait, Macao, Mexico, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

On May 2nd, 2006 Mobile-8 became the first CDMA cellular operator in Indonesia to commercially launch a 3G high-speed mobile internet services in Jakarta based on CDMA 2000-1x Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) platform that can deliver high speed data access up to 2.4 Mbps. This include the introduction of TV MOBI, allowing all Fren subscribers to enjoy a wide-range of streaming-based multimedia contents, broadcast live from TV channels and video on demand, supporting by the MNC group, which has decades of experience in providing high quality information and entertainment contents.

To date, Mobile-8 is the fourth largest and the only CDMA-based nationwide cellular operator in the 800 MHz spectrum on the CDMA 2000 1X platform. As of June 30, 2006 Mobile-8 has achieved approximately 1,3 million subscribers consisting 98.3% of our prepaid subscribers and 1.7% postpaid subscribers.

Mobile-8 customer service points are ready and available to assist our customers through its 18 Points of Charging, 30 Mobile-8 centers and sales counters, independent distributors and outlets, Mobile-8 sales force, banks ATM networks, as well as Mobile-8 Customer Care Line operating a 24-hour call centre that is accessible by our subscribers through a toll free number at “888” with four language capability namely Bahasa Indonesia, English, Korean and Mandarin.

Info: http://www.mobile-8.com/corporate/brief_profile

Profile of PT. Indosat

PT. Indosat, Tbk was established in 1967 as a foreign investment company to provide international telecommunications services in Indonesia, commencing its operations in 1969 with the inauguration of the Jatiluhur earth station. In1980, the Government of Indonesia acquired all of the shares of Indosat, which then became a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). In 1994, Indosat listed its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, the Surabaya Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, achieving the distinction of being the first SOE to be listed overseas.
From 1969 until

1990, Indosat provided switched and non-switched international telecommunications services, including international direct dialling telephony, international data network communications, international leased lines and international television transmission services.

Entering the 21st century and in keeping with the global trends, the Government of Indonesia decided to deregulate the national telecommunications sector, opening it up to free market competition. From 2001, all cross-ownerships between Indosat and the domestic telecommunications provider, Telkom, have been eliminated, whereas the exclusivity rights of the two telecommunications service providers will be terminated in several stages.
Indosat pursued a main course of development of its cellular business starting in the mid 90’s. In 2001, we established PT Indosat Multi Media Mobile (IM3), followed by acquiring full control of PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia, thus making IndosatGroup the second largest cellular operator in Indonesia.

At the end of 2002, the Government of Indonesia undertook a 41.94% divestment of its shares in Indosat to Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte. Ltd. through the holding company of Indonesia Communications Limited. With this divestment, Indosat is once again a foreign investment company, offering full fledged, integrated network and services in information and communication solutions.

On November 2003, following the signing of the Merger Deed to merge Satelindo, IM3 and Bimagraha into Indosat, Indosat emerges as a cellular focused Full Network Service Provider (FNSP). By consolidating its cellular, fixed telecommunications and MIDI services into a single organization, Indosat is well-positioned to be the telecommunication service provider with the comprehensive range of products offering in Indonesia . This was followed by a comprehensive transformation program, launched in 2004, encompassing in human resouces, technology, platform and corporate culture and values. The transformation has started to demonstrate encouraging results as the company posted record revenues that surpassed Rp 10 trilion threshold and increased in margin its 10th year as a publicly listed company.

Indosat is the second largest mobile operator with 16.704.639 subscriber base by the end 2006. Indosat launched its 3.5G for the Jakarta and Surabaya regions in November 29, 2006. Indosat 3.5G in the intermediate generation of the 3G technology, which enables subscribers to enjoy better quality voice, video or hifh speed data/internet access of up to 3.6 Mbps or around 9 times faster than standard 3G service. All Indosat node B has utilized the HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Indosat is the first 3G operator , which fully adopt the HSDPA technology base in Indonesia.

On December 15, 2006, Indosat has accepted 2 channels no. 589 and 630 on its 800 MHz frequency band to operate Local Wireless Fixed Telecommunication Network in Jabotabek area. Following the approval of these 2 channels, Indosat will continue to expense local wireless fixed telecommunication services in Jabotabek area and continue to develop cellular services thoughout Indonesia.

Info: http://www.indosat.com/Content.asp?mid=5

Profile of Bakrie Telecom

Bakrie Telecom has been one of the pioneers in Indonesia ’s telecommunication industry. It has certainly been the leader in providing affordable fixed wireless services to customers, particularly those in the underserviced areas. Having adopted the more spectrum efficient Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology, Bakrie Telecom is now poised to become a nationwide operator with its Esia brand.

Since its launch in

September 2003, Esia has been a market shaker and mover. We have introduced various products and programs that customers find to be highly attractive, and soon our innovations are replicated by other operators-fixed as well as mobile wireless. Bakrie Telecom is now the fastest growing telecom operator in Indonesia, offering a growing portfolio of products and services.

A subsidiary of the diversified Bakrie Brothers, we have entered the nationwide telecom industry by continuously creating “disruptive innovations” Our “Talk Time” public awareness program, for example, has changed the way subscribers view their monthly bills, repositioned the pulsa frame of mind as more expensive and convinced the public that Esia offers the best value for money.

We exist not only to serve the telecom users by introducing disruptive innovations, but more importantly, to help redefine the industry to ensure that telecommunication will bring the maximum benefits to the people of Indonesia.

Info: http://www.bakrietelecom.com/bakrie_telecom.html