S-Tel To Launch In Q4: Batelco Batelco, the Bahrain based operator which agreed to pay $225 million for 49% stake in S-Tel, a young telco headquartered in Chennai, announced that S-Tel will finally get up on its feet and start rolling out in the fourth quarter of this fiscal. Batelco currently has 42.7% stake in S-Tel and is increasing it in phases. (Reuters) Ericsson India Revenues At Rs. 87.5 Billion: ICRA Ericsson India has reported operating income of Rs. 87.5 billion (approximately $1.8 billion), and a profit after tax of Rs. 3.8 billion (approximately $78 million), according to credit rating agency ICRA. ICRA expects Ericsson India's growth to continue. (Cellular News) Loop Dials Karnataka, Kerala Loop Telecom has expanded operations to Karnataka and Kerala, after launching operations in Tamil Nadu and Orissa last month. The services have been launched under the brand Loop Mobile. These appear to be soft launches, and Sanjeev Chachondia, CEO of Loop Telecom has said that the company has plans for a commercial launch shortly.” Loop Telecom has entered into roaming arrangements with other telecom operators. IGNOU Inks MoU With IBM For Open Source Software Courses The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and IBM India will offer students three courses: A certificate in Open Source Software, Diploma in Open Source Software and Industry Vertical Domain Open Standards, and an Advanced Diploma in Industry Vertical Domain Open Standards (Healthcare/ Retail/ Insurance). (IT News Online) RCOM Will Deliver Deaf Heaven By Pink Virani By SMS Reliance Communications…
