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Tata Communications Ltd

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Company History

1986

  • Videsh Sanchar Nigam incorporated on March 19 for international telecommunication services.
  • Main business: international switched services including telephone telex telegraph.
  • Focuses on aeronautical maritime mobile communications in Indian Ocean and software exports.
  • Provides telex to 237 territories over 15000 calls daily; 600 telegrams daily.

1992

  • VSNL offers Intelsat Business Service.
  • VSNL commissions Land Earth Station at Arvi near Pune.
  • VSNL wins IMM Award for best marketing company.

1993

  • VSNL introduces Inmarsat-C service.
  • VSNL introduces video conferencing and TV relay services.

1994

  • VSNL launches Concert Packet Service on June 7 with British Telecom.

1995

  • VSNL introduces Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-M services in November.
  • VSNL commences Internet access in August; largest in major cities.
  • VSNL founding investor in ICO Global Communications.
  • VSNL introduces Internet Access Services on August 15.
  • VSNL sets up Standard A Intelsat earth stations at Halisahar and Korattur.
  • VSNL introduces Hindi incentive schemes.

1996

  • Approval for VSNL subsidiary for value added services with Rs 80 crore capital.
  • VSNL exclusive provider of public international telecom to 236 territories.
  • VSNL enters SEA-ME-WE-3 Construction and Maintenance Agreement.
  • VSNL introduces Universal Connect with TMI.
  • VSNL signs agreement for FLAG.

1997

  • VSNL introduces managed data network services.
  • VSNL and DoT agree revenue sharing effective April 1 until 2002.
  • VSNL offers 30 million GDRs in March/April.
  • VSNL suspends new dial-up connections.
  • VSNL and ASC set up gateway for Agrani project.
  • VSNL plans DTH facilities.
  • VSNL signs Construction and Maintenance Agreement for SEA-ME-WE-3.
  • VSNL announces Universal Connect with TMI.
  • VSNL signs agreement for FLAG.
  • VSNL gears up for Globally Managed Data Services with Cable & Wireless.
  • VSNL launches Inmarsat-Phone Mini-M in Chennai.
  • VSNL plans gateways in Ernakulam Jalandhar Ahmedabad Hyderabad Kanpur.
  • VSNL invites proposals from AT&T Unisource BT-MCI Sprint for JV.
  • ECG and VSNL sign MoU for earth station at Verna.
  • VSNL second largest investor in ICOGC.
  • VSNL challenges FCC rates.
  • GISS and VSNL sign MoU for three gateways.
  • VSNL and ICO sign agreement for SAN at Chattarpur.
  • VSNL obtains AAA rating for Rs 100 crore bond.
  • VSNL signs five-year revenue sharing with DoT.

1998

  • VSNL joins Worldsource Services and World Partners Association.
  • VSNL amends memorandum to include domestic long distance.
  • VSNL rated Excellent among MOU-signing PSUs.
  • VSNL signs MOU for Project Oxygen capacity.
  • VSNL signs MOU for SAFE undersea fibre system.
  • VSNL signs MOU with Optel for earth station at Indore.
  • VSNL and Microsoft set up download server.
  • VSNL and IBM Global Services introduce MDNS.
  • VSNL to sign MoU for $15 billion submarine cable project.
  • VSNL launches SIM cards for Inmarsat mini-M on July 16.
  • VSNL ties up with TV channels for satellite uplinking.
  • Telecom Commission considers merging VSNL into India Telecom.
  • VSNL launches earth station at ITPL Bangalore.
  • VSNL awards contract to Siemens for nationwide data network.
  • VSNL introduces ISDN Internet dial-up in Bangalore.
  • VSNL introduces flexihour accounts for Internet users.

1999

  • VSNL conducts Vision 2004 study.
  • VSNL provides Home Country Direct services.
  • VSNL provides GEMS 400 international E-mail service.
  • VSNL switching capacity reaches 34200 telephone 2386 telex 128 telegraph terminations.
  • International Voice Circuits capacity increases to 17922.
  • VSNL enters licence agreement with DoT for Internet in six cities.
  • VSNL plans entry into national long distance telephony.
  • VSNL enters pre-launch agreement with ICO Global.
  • VSNL launches Internet Central Control Facility and new website.
  • VSNL emerges as top exporter 1997-98.
  • VSNL launches global Internet roaming services.
  • PGCIL and VSNL sign MoU for telecom cooperation.
  • VSNL ties up with IOB for Internet connections.
  • VSNL sets up committee for domestic long-distance entry.
  • VSNL ties up with ICICI Bank for Net-banking clients.
  • VSNL and Hughes Escorts sign agreement for Internet infrastructure.

2000

  • VSNL launches mediapoint.email.com for media.
  • VSNL plans Internet consultancy division for ISPs.
  • VSNL and HARTRON sign MoU for high speed data facility.
  • VSNL ties up with Silicon Valley company for Internet appliances.
  • VSNL plans EDI facilities in Chennai New Delhi Calcutta and upgrades Mumbai.
  • VSNL signs MoU with Indiainfo.com.
  • VSNL plans foreign satellites for ISP bandwidth; doubles to 300 Mbps.
  • MoU signed between DoT and VSNL for 2000-2001.
  • VSNL sets up Standard-B earth station at Hyderabad.
  • VSNL signs MoU with Antrix for satellite capacity.
  • VSNL converts GDRs to ADRs.
  • VSNL commissions roof-top Earth Station at PSG College Coimbatore.
  • VSNL to acquire additional Internet bandwidth to 750 Mbps.
  • DoT asks VSNL for website on bandwidth applications.
  • VSNL's monsoon package spurs Internet connections in Calcutta.
  • VSNL signs MoU with Yahoo! India.
  • VSNL recommends 1:1 bonus later revised to 2:1; increases authorised capital to Rs 250 crore.
  • VSNL lists on New York Stock Exchange as VSL.
  • VSNL and HDFC launch online renewal for Internet in six cities.
  • VSNL launches 65-day Festive Fiesta for Internet customers.
  • VSNL plans entry into cellular sector.
  • VSNL to raise bandwidth to one gigabyte.
  • VSNL commissions 155 Mbps Internet bandwidth at New Delhi.
  • VSNL launches high speed ISDN Internet in Jalandhar.
  • VSNL launches first IT-node in Coimbatore.

2001

  • VSNL commissions Cisco high-end gigabit switch routers.
  • VSNL issues bonus shares at 2:1 ratio.
  • France Telecom Essar Singapore Telecom Reliance Concert join bidding for 25% stake.
  • VSNL plans nationwide direct-to-home service launch.
  • VSNL allocates Rs 2000 crore capex for 2001-02.
  • VSNL enters agreement with Teleglobe for revenues.
  • S K Gupta elected to Intelsat board.
  • VSNL declares 1000% dividend.

2002

  • Subodh Bhargava resigns as Director effective January 17.
  • Ashok Wadhwa resigns as Director effective January 23.
  • Rakesh Kumar appointed Government Director.
  • GOI signs share purchase agreement for 25% stake divestment to Panatone Finvest Ltd.
  • Board reconstituted with Ratan Tata as Chairman S K Gupta MD N Srinath Sadhana Dikshit Rakesh Kumar N R Narayana Murthy.
  • Sadhana Dikshit resigns as Director.
  • Tata Group declared successful bidder for 25% stake at Rs 202 per share.
  • Y S Bhave and Subodh Bhargava appointed to Board.
  • Suresh Krishna appointed part-time Independent Director effective May 24.
  • Ishaat Hussain and Kishore A Chaukar appointed additional directors.
  • Vivek Singhal and Ashok Jhunjhunwala appointed Additional Independent Directors effective August 20.
  • S K Gupta to be deputed as MD post-superannuation.

2003

  • VSNL signs interconnect agreement with BSNL and MTNL.
  • VSNL increases dial-up net access tariffs by 5-13%.
  • VSNL re-emerges as largest consumer ISP by subscriber numbers.
  • NSE terminates VSNL from Futures & Options list.
  • VSNL invests Rs 350 crore in Tata Teleservices Ltd.
  • VSNL introduces VRS; 950 employees opt.
  • VSNL receives approval for company in Sri Lanka; incorporates VSNL Lanka Ltd on June 12.
  • VSNL Lanka gets license for ILD services.
  • VSNL forms wholly owned subsidiary VSNL America Inc. in Delaware.
  • VSNL acquires assets of IP-VPN provider in USA.
  • VSNL ties up with AT&T for corporate networking.
  • VSNL Lanka enters agreement with Board of Investment Sri Lanka.
  • VSNL emerges as top ISP by connections.
  • ADR holders file class action suit over stake value erosion.
  • VSNL writes off Rs 9.2 crore investment in TVC India Pvt Ltd.
  • LIC holding in VSNL crosses 5%.
  • VSNL ranked 3rd Best ISP in Asia and 29th worldwide by Netconfigs.
  • VSNL inks lease pact with Hong Kong-based company.
  • YS Bhave resigns as Director effective December 8.
  • VSNL launches Tata Indicom Total Internet.

2004

  • VSNL unveils prepaid international calling card.
  • BSNL inks pact with VSNL for ILD infrastructure sharing.
  • VSNL embarks on due diligence of DishnetDSL.
  • VSNL signs agreement to acquire DishnetDSL Internet businesses for Rs 270 crore.
  • VSNL floats wholly owned subsidiary VSNL Singapore PTE Ltd.
  • Core Projects enters MoU with VSNL for fleet management services.
  • VSNL achieves TL 9000 Quality Management System Certification.
  • Bharti group shares NLD network with VSNL.
  • VSNL signs Right to Use agreement for Bharti Tele-Ventures NLD backbone.
  • VSNL opens Global Offices in US UK Hong Kong.
  • VSNL ties up with Tata Teleservices for STD/ISD prepaid calling cards Hello Duniya.
  • VSNL establishes International headquarters in Singapore.
  • VSNL launches prepaid broadband under Tata Indicom brand.
  • VSNL joins hands with Speedera Networks for Internet infrastructure.
  • VSNL unveils Tata Indicom Global Calling Card on September 29.
  • VSNL and AMD launch personal internet communicator on October 28.

2005

  • VSNL delists equity shares from Calcutta Stock Exchange.
  • VSNL America joins CompTel/ASCENT.
  • VSNL UK launches Wholesale Voice Service in Europe.
  • Ratan Tata quits as VSNL chief.
  • VSNL introduces Software Services on Demand.
  • VSNL completes acquisition of Tyco Global Network.
  • VSNL teams up with Bharti to share undersea cables.
  • VSNL slashes bandwidth prices to US and Singapore.
  • VSNL joins hands for fixed line telephony operator in South Africa.
  • VSNL-SNO receives PSTS license.

2006

  • VSNL Executive Director N Srinath named Telecom Asia's CEO of the year.
  • VSNL signs agreement to acquire DIL ISP.
  • VSNL International launches Next Generation Dedicated Global Ethernet Service.
  • VSNL ties up with Pizza Corner and Coffee World for Wi-Fi at 500 outlets.
  • VSNL to launch cyber cafes at railway stations.

2007

  • Etisalat Saudi Telecom Telecom Egypt Telecom Italia Sparkle and VSNL enter MoU for I-ME-WE submarine cable.
  • N Srinath appointed Managing Director and CEO of VSNL Group effective February 2.
  • VSNL joins hands with Teleglobe.
  • VSNL unveils WiMax services in Bangalore.
  • VSNL rolls out managed hosting and storage solution.
  • S Ramadorai appointed Additional Director.
  • A K Srivastava appointed permanent director.
  • VSNL launches Next Generation Dedicated Global Ethernet Service for Australia.
  • VSNL launches trueroots International Calling Service.
  • A R Gandhi appointed Additional Director.
  • H P Mishra appointed permanent director.

2008

  • Tata Communications wins ATLANTIC-ACM Global Wholesale Best-in-Class Data Price award.
  • Tata Communications partners with iPass for international Wi-Fi roaming in India.
  • Company name changed from Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd to Tata Communications Ltd effective February 13.
  • Tata Communications expands network into Africa via Neotel arrangement.
  • Tata Communications appoints Ashok Jhunjhunwala as Additional Director.

2009

  • Tata Communications launches Application Performance Visibility Service.
  • Tata Communications launches EASY INTERNET for SMBs.
  • Tata Communications launches Secure Franchisee Connect for businesses in India.
  • Tata Communications joins consortium for cable project in Africa.

2010

  • Tata Communications launches IP Exchange (IPX) solution.
  • Tata Communications and China Entercom withdraw equity joint venture application.
  • Tata Communications extends Video Connect reach in Americas with Hibernia Media.
  • Tata Communications adds new Global Head to leadership team.
  • Tata Communications and Google collaborate for business connectivity in India.

2011

  • Tata Communications signs outsourcing contract with Videotron for international voice traffic.
  • CIIE and IIM-A's iAccelerator powered by Tata Communications.
  • Essar Telecom Kenya selects Tata Communications for international voice termination.
  • Tata Communications placed in Visionary Quadrant by analyst firm for Global Network Service Providers.
  • Tata Communications completes acquisition of BitGravity.
  • Tata Communications announces agreement to acquire BitGravity.
  • Tata Communications launches Global Virtual Proxy Service with Zscaler.
  • Tata Communications launches mobile broadband solutions via IPX+ framework.
  • Tata Communications wins Best Global Wholesale Offering Award at Capacity Awards.
  • Tata Communications launches 40Gbps services on TGN-Atlantic cable.
  • Tata Communications launches cloud service in Singapore.

2012

  • Tata Communications bags Best Asian Wholesale Carrier Award.
  • Telecom leaders form Global Meeting Alliance.
  • Tata Communications launches TGN-Gulf cable system.
  • Tata Communications launches global low latency network for high frequency trading.
  • Tata Communications announces global technology association with Formula 1.

2013

  • Tata Communications brings 100G connectivity to US and Europe using Ciena GeoMesh.
  • Tata Communications launches world's first cloud-based policy management solution for mobile operators.
  • Tata Communications and PCCW Global bring Voice over IPX and HD voice to mobile operators.
  • iStreamPlanet and Tata Communications sign multiscreen live linear streaming agreement.
  • Mercedes AMG Petronas links up with Tata Communications.

2014

  • Tata Communications sets Tech City against Silicon Valley in trans-Atlantic Hackathon.
  • Tata Communications launches mobile VoIP platform.
  • Tata Communications inaugurates 44th data centre in New Delhi.
  • Tata Communications announces winner of inaugural F1Connectivity Innovation Prize.
  • Tata Communications and Google join forces for Cloud Interconnect.

2015

  • Tata Communications wins Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards.
  • Tata Communications wins UC as a Service Product Line Strategy Award.
  • Tata Communications wins Data Communications Service Innovation Award.
  • Tata Communications wins MEF Excellence Awards.
  • Tata Communications launches RoamPulse.
  • Tata Communications expands Media Ecosystem globally.

2016

  • Tata Communications launches Data Roaming Boost for mobile users.
  • Tata Communications named Aon Best Employer India 2016.
  • Tata Communications enters agreement with ST Telemedia.
  • Tata Communications launches new storage service portfolio.
  • Tata Communications enables Wi-Fi calling messaging and Internet access for mobile operators.
  • Tata Communications unveils F1 Connectivity Innovation prize winner.
  • Tata Communications launches IZO SDWAN.

2017

  • Tata Communications partners BSNL for WiFi services.
  • Liquid Telecom completes acquisition of Neotel.
  • ST Telemedia and Tata Communications complete Singapore data centre joint venture.
  • Tata Communications positioned as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services Global for fourth consecutive year.
  • HPE works with Tata Communications to build world's largest IoT network in India.
  • Tata Communications wins Five Awards at 2017 India Digital Transformation Awards.
  • Tata Communications expands cloud footprint in Europe Middle East and Asia Pacific.
  • Tata Communications and Formula 1 complete world's first live 360° video trial at Singapore Grand Prix.
  • Motorsport.tv links with Tata Communications for global video delivery.
  • Tata Communications becomes first Indian ISP to join Internet Watch Foundation.
  • Tata Communications extends emerging markets reach to Brazil.
  • European Tour joins forces with Tata Communications for digital era in golf.
  • Cloudera and Tata Communications launch big data platform.
  • Thai startup DRVR partners with Tata Communications for smart fleet network.

2018

  • Tata Communications wins India Enterprise Data Services Provider of the year.
  • Tata Communications wins IOT New Product/Services Innovation Award.
  • Tata Communications wins Third party managed hybrid cloud provider of the year.
  • Tata Communications wins Best Customer Experience Award 2018.
  • Tata Communications establishes PoP at Edge ConneX Portland EDC.
  • Tata Communications unveils service for Microsoft Teams Direct Routing.
  • Tata Communications acquires Teleena.
  • UROS collaborates with Tata Communications for IoT and Smart City projects.
  • VivoHub joins Tata Communications to launch suite of mobile services.

2019

  • Tata Communications ties up with Williams to expand presence in Formula 1.
  • Tata Communications partners with China Telecom Global.
  • Tata Communications introduces Digital Maturity Appraisal.
  • Tata Communications and Cisco launch SD-WAN solution.
  • Tata Communications joins hands with Thales for data security.
  • Tata Communications stands as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2019.
  • Tata Communications expands business with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN for IZO cloud platform.
  • Tata Communications wins Product Line Strategy Leadership Award for Global Hybrid Cloud Services Market.

2020

  • Tata Communications wins Managed Security Services Provider of the Year.
  • Tata Communications wins Managed Multi Cloud Service Provider of the Year.
  • Tata Communications wins SD-WAN Service Provider of the Year.
  • Tata Communications wins Cloud Interconnect Service Provider of the Year.
  • Tata Communications wins Unified Communications Service Provider of the Year.
  • Tata Communications wins Enterprise SIP Trunking Service Provider of the Year.
  • Tata Communications secures local telecom license in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Tata Communications collaborates with Micron Technology.
  • Tata Communications acquires majority stake in Oasis Smart SIM Europe SAS.

2021

  • Tata Communications wins award in customer experience excellence category.
  • Tata Communications recognised as Leader in Avasant SD-WAN Managed Services 2021-2022 RadarView.
  • Tata Communications recognised as Leader in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services.
  • Tata Communications launches Global Rapide service.

2022

  • Tata Communications enters Membership Investment Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% equity stake in Switch Enterprises LLC.
  • Tata Communications wins at Engage B2B Awards 2022 Europe.
  • Tata Communications launches Private 5G Global Centre of Excellence in Pune.
  • Tata Communications partners with Zain KSA to deliver smart city solutions in Saudi Arabia.

2023

  • Tata Communications launches global cloud-based 5G Roaming Lab.
  • Formula E and Tata Communications announce multi-year collaboration.

2024

  • Tata Communications invests in global live production services with new world-class facility in Los Angeles.

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