...Telenor Group (OSE: TEL, NASDAQ: TELNF) is the incumbent telecommunications company in Norway, with headquarters located at Fornebu, close to Oslo. Today, Telenor Group is mostly an international wireless carrier with operations in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Asia, working predominantly under the Telenor brand. It is currently[update] ranked as the sixth largest mobile phone operator in the world, with more than 184 million subscribers.[2] In addition, it has extensive broadband and TV distribution operations in four Nordic Countries, and a 10-year-old research and business line for M2M technology. Contents [hide] 1 History 1.1 Telegrafverket 1.2 Technology 1.3 Deregulation and internationalisation 2 Operations 2.1 Mobile 2.2 Fixed-line 2.3 Machine-to-machine 2.4 Broadcast 3 International activities and markets 3.1 Bangladesh 3.2 Denmark 3.3 Finland 3.4 Hungary 3.5 India 3.6 Malaysia 3.7 Montenegro 3.8 Pakistan 3.9 Russia and CIS 3.10 Serbia 3.11 Sweden 3.12 Thailand 3.13 Ukraine 4 Probable strategy 5 Criticism 5.1 Norwegian Internet Exchange 5.2 Grameen Bank gentlemen's agreement 5.3 Illegal VoIP Operations 5.4 Use of child labor and hazardous working conditions 6 Muhammad Yunus is considering taking legal action against Telenor 7 Legal battles with Alfa Group in Russia and Ukraine 8 See also 9 References 10 External links [edit] History Telenor headquarters in Fornebu, Norway.[edit] Telegrafverket ...
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...COMPANY PROFILE Telenor Group Telenor ASA is an international provider of high quality telecommunications, data and media communication services. It ranks as world‟s 7th largest mobile operator with a total of 164 million subscribers in its mobile operations. Telenor Pakistan Telenor Pakistan is 100% owned by Telenor ASA and adds on to its operations in Asia together with Thailand, Malaysia and Bangladesh. Telenor Pakistan launched its operations in March 2005 as the single largest direct European investment in Pakistan, setting precedence for further foreign investments in the telecom sector. The company has crossed many milestones and grown in a number of Mianamir2009@gmail.com directions, making Telenor Pakistan a leading telecom operator of the country. Telenor is the fastest growing mobile network in the country, with coverage reaching deep into many of the remotest areas of Pakistan. In the most difficult terrains of the country, from the hilly northern areas to the sprawling deserts in the south, at times Telenor is the only operator connecting the previously unconnected. It is keeping ahead by investing heavily in infrastructure expansion. With USD2 billion already invested, it has extended agreements with its vendors for network expansion and services until 2009. The agreements, with a potential to result in USD750 million worth of orders from Telenor Pakistan, are some of the biggest of their kind in the industry. Telenor is spread across Pakistan...
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...increasingly digitalized world to be embraced or a critical cause for concern? The learning resources that an Internet connection offers young minds are not to be underestimated, but on the same token, how are kids kept from stumbling into the Web’s darker corners? “Malaysians are actively working out a solution to this. DiGi and our global partner, the Telenor Group, a world leader in telecommunications, are helping Malaysia lead the charge in keeping children safe online,” said Christian Thrane, Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer, DiGi Telecommunications.http://www.telenor.com/asia/assets/malaysia/story-child2.png From asia telenor 2 Helping moms help their children Far too many babies in Thailand still begin their lives nameless. They are born unregistered, officially unknown to the state. This can turn into a life of lost opportunities, as they miss out on basic rights to nationality, public services, vaccinations and education. UNICEF reports warn that unregistered children are also more vulnerable to human trafficking. The problem sparked a larger, collaborative project between Telenor’s local partner, dtac and UNICEF, the Ministry of Public Health and the Bangkok Children’s Hospital. The idea was to launch the Best Start programme, beginning with the *1515 Mother & Child Info Service, an SMS and Hotline service to give moms vital information that ensures their youngest family members get off to the best possible starts in life. The programme will also...
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...Introduction | | | | | Telenor Pakistan is 100% owned by Telenor ASA and adds on to its operations in Asia together with Thailand, Malaysia and Bangladesh.Telenor Pakistan launched its operations in March 2005 as the single largest direct European investment in Pakistan, setting precedence for further foreign investments in the telecom sector. The company has crossed many milestones and grown in a number of directions, making Telenor Pakistan a leading telecom operator of the country.Telenor is the fastest growing mobile network in the country, with coverage reaching deep into many of the remotest areas of Pakistan. In the most difficult terrains of the country, from the hilly northern areas to the sprawling deserts in the south, at times we are the only operator connecting the previously unconnected. Telenor is keeping ahead by investing heavily in infrastructure expansion. With USD2 billion already invested, Telenor has extended agreements with its vendors for network expansion and services until 2009. The agreements, with a potential to result in USD750 million worth of orders from Telenor Pakistan, are some of the biggest of their kind in the industry.Telenor has spread across Pakistan, creating 2,500 direct and 25,000-plus indirect employment opportunities.It has a network of 23 company-owned sales and service centers, more than 200 franchisees and some 100,000 retail outlets.Telenor Group The Telenor Group is an international provider of high quality tele, data...
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...CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION The ultimate aim of every organization is to sell the products, which the company manufactures and to make profit. A successful product or service means nothing unless the benefit of such a service can be communicated clearly to the target market. Today’s world is full of competition. And manufacturing the product is not enough, the same product needs to be communicated or the consumers should be made known about the availability of the product. Also it becomes essentially important to propagate the additional features about the product. Promotion plays an extremely important role in communications as if the public doesn't know your item is for sale it will not sell. In the context of the marketing mix, promotion represents the various aspects of marketing communication, that is, the communication of information about the product with the goal of generating a positive customer response. Marketing communication decisions include: • Brand Co-creation. • Promotional strategy (push, pull, etc.) • Advertising • Personal selling & sales force • Sales promotions • Public relations & publicity • Marketing communications budget The main objective of the project was to promote the offer to the customers and to study the effective product promotional tariff as well as the sales. Promotion is aimed at ...
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...the country’s people with network. Since its inception Grameenphone has built the largest cellular network in the country with over 8500 base stations . Presently, nearly 99 percent of the country's population is within the coverage area of the Grameenphone network. Grameenphone has always been a pioneer in introducing new products and services in the local telecom market. GP was the first company to introduce GSM technology in Bangladesh when it launched its services in March 1997. Grameenphone was also the first telecommunication operator in Bangladesh to introduce the pre-paid service in September 1999. It established the first 24-hour Call Center, introduced value-added services such as VMS, SMS, fax and data transmission services, international roaming service, WAP, SMS-based push-pull services, EDGE, personal ring back tone and many other products and services. In October 2013 the company launched 3G services commercially. The entire Grameenphone network is 3G/EDGE/GPRS enabled, allowing access to high-speed Internet and data services from anywhere within the coverage area. There are currently over 7 million 3G/EDGE/GPRS users in the Grameenphone network. Today, Grameenphone is the leading and largest telecommunications service provider in Bangladesh with more than 47.64 million subscribers as of January 2014. 2. Product Profile Xplore Postpaid: product in a brand and exciting new way. With an aim of delighting...
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...buying behavior and habitual are explain. A marketing mix for anew service-3G was developed for Grameenphone. The differences in marketing a product within the organization are also explained. At last the differences in marketing between Telenor and Grameenphone is discussed. INRODUCTION On November 28, 1996 Grameenphone got the licence to start its operations in Bangladesh given by the Ministry of post and Telecommunication. On the March 26, 1997 launched its services and started its activities. Grameenphone had already invested BDT 15,260 crore to build the country’s best network since 1997. 98% of the country is under Grameenphone’s network reach. Grameenphone is one of the largest taxpayers and had contributed BDT 16,600 crore in direct and indirect tax through out its whole operation. Grameenphone has the largest cellular network in the country supported by 12,000 base stations in more than 6000 locations. Grameenphone was first operator to start up the pre-paid mobile service in September 1999. 24 hours call center to support its customers for information and resolving their problem with their service was introduced. Grameenphone also startes providing value-added services such as VMS, SMS, fax and data transmission services, international roaming service, WAP, SMS-based push-pull services, EDGE, personal ring back tone and many other...
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...1-sec pulse; Grameenphone Branded Handset (C200, QWERTY handset ‘Q100’ and Android Handset ‘Crystal’), Customer Experience Lab, eCare solution; Completed swapping of 7,272 nos. of BTS; Reached 36.5 Million Subscribers 2009 Listed on Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd. and Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd.; Launched Internet Modem, Special Olympic Regional Talent Hunt, Stay Green Campaign, Internet Package P5 & P6, Grameenphone Branded Handset & Studyline; Reached 21 Million Subscribers Commissioned Brand Positioning & launched Stay Close & Customer Care Campaign; Reached 20 Million Subscribers 2007 Converted to a Public Limited Company; Re-launched Business Solutions; Launched New VAS, Bull Stock Information, 2006 Launched HealthLine, Smile Prepaid & Xplore Postpaid, Cellbazaar, Business Solutions for Business Class & Community; Introduced new GP Logo Following Maiden Decade of Operation;...
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...Working report on “IPO consent and listing procedure in Bangladesh”, Capital Market, Finance Division, Grameenphone, Ltd. Prepared by: Md. Asad-uz-zaman Id# 0410094 An Internship Report Presented in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Independent University, Bangladesh April 30, 2009 1 A WORKING REPORT ON THE CAPITAL MARKET, FINANCE DIVISION OF GRAMEENPHONE 2 Working report on “IPO consent and listing procedure in Bangladesh”, Capital Market, Finance Division, Grameenphone, Ltd. Prepared by: Md. Asad-uz-zaman Id# 0410094 Approved By: Rushdi Md Rezaur Razzaque Lecturer School of Business Independent University, Bangladesh 3 Letter of Transmittal Date: April 30, 2009 Rushdi Md Rezaur Razzaque Lecturer School of Business Independent University, Bangladesh Dear Sir, I have prepared my internship working report on “IPO consent and listing procedure in Bangladesh”, based on working experience of Capital Market division, Finance Department, Grameenphone Ltd, which I am submitting along with this letter. It was an energizing experience throughout the semester and preparing this report further enhanced my insight about how corporate level activities are being done and experience the real life situations which I have learnt throughout my internship (BBA-499A) in Grameenphone Ltd. This report will also reflect my working experience as an intern in Finance Division. As you will note...
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...for DTAC in Thailand, heading the finance function and taking an active part in the overall management of DTAC, since 2007. He has been with Telenor since 2001 when he joined as Finance Manager, and was later promoted to Senior Vice President responsible for the investment in One GmbH, as well as the Senior Project Manager for merger and acquisition projects in Europe. Terje holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. Nam Kiong was appointed the Head of Customer and Channels in 2009. He is responsible for driving business results and customer experience at the points of sales or service, across DiGi’s customer channels. He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, where he has held various sales, distribution, and marketing positions. Nam Kiong holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering from Sussex University, UK. Christian Thrane Ole Martin Gunhildsbu Suriahni Abdul Hamid Strategy and Business Transformation Technology Human Resource Development Christian joined DiGi in June 2010 as Head of Strategy and Business Transformation. Prior to this, he was Head of Market Management of the Consumer Division of Telenor Denmark, where he was responsible for revenue, profitability and market share of Telenor’s consumer product portfolio and corporate analytical support functions. Christian joined Telenor Denmark...
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...The Economic and Social Benefits of Mobile Services in Bangladesh A case study for the GSM Association Barney Lane Susan Sweet David Lewin Josie Sephton Ioanna Petini April 2006 LEGAL NOTICE: Neither the GSM Association nor their Members or Associate Members are responsible for the use that might be made of this publication. The views expressed in this publication are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSM Association, their Members or Associate Members The Economic and Social Benefits of Mobile Services in Bangladesh 1 Executive Summary The GSM Association commissioned Ovum to conduct a study into the economic and social benefits of mobile services in Bangladesh. We were asked to examine whether there were any policy barriers that may prevent the full extent of any benefits of mobile services from being realised. In the event that policy and legislative barriers were found, we were asked to identify recommendations for change. In recent years, the mobile industry in Bangladesh has developed at an extraordinary rate. Today there are approximately ten million mobile customers and coverage extends to 90% of the population. With a population of 44 million (2005 figures), Bangladesh is the seventh most populous country in the world. Our key findings from the study are as follows: • • • • • • • • Almost a quarter of a million Bangladeshi depend on the mobile industry, directly and indirectly. Mobile services...
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