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Uganda regulator approves Warid Telecom's buyout by Airtel

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Uganda's telecommunication regulator  has given a nod to the Indian telecom giant  Bharti Airtel  on the acquisition of  Warid Telecom . This acquisition will help the giant to bolster its position in the country. In a statement by the company, it is said that Airtel's proposed acquisition of Warid Telecom has received approvals from the Uganda Communications Commission. With this, Airtel will further consolidate its position as the second-largest mobile operator in Uganda with a combined customer base of over 7.2 million and market share of over 39%. Airtel Uganda Managing Director VG Somasekhar  said that the acquisition will create a superior and wider network and the company will invest more in the key areas such as technological innovation and customer service. The company will continue to invest in the country and the Warid customers will be able to retain their existing mobile numbers. Moreover, customers will al

NDMC selects Tata DoCoMo to deploy Wi-Fi Connectivity at CP

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)  has selected  Tata DoCoMo  to set up  Wi-Fi services in the Connaught Place (CP) area, New Delhi . Covering more than 4 kms, deployment of Wi-Fi hotspot will ensure seamless connectivity in the inner and outer circles of one of the most significant business and leisure centres in the city. CP, which is a prominent place in the National Capital with its historic and business perspective, is frequented by thousands of people visiting every day for business as well as casual and hang out. The place is rated as one of the most expensive business destinations in the world, according to global property consultant CBRE Group. Avinash Gabriel, Chief Operating Officer, Wi-Fi Business, Tata DoCoMo , said, "We are proud of our long-term partnership with NDMC and feel honoured to be chosen as a trusted partner for deploying Wi-Fi connectivity at Connaught Place. We are targeting business and non-business