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What happened to Docomo in India?

What happened to Docomo in India?

As of 21 July 2019, all Tata Docomo users are merged with Airtel network and provided with all the Airtel services. The consumer mobile businesses of Tata Docomo, Tata Teleservices (TTSL) and Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Limited (TTML) have been merged into Bharti Airtel from 1 July 2019.

Why is Docomo closed?

This will be one of the first big Tata units to be shut in the group’s 149-year-old history. Its weak performance meant NTT Docomo decided to exit their joint venture three years ago and the Tata group suffered a setback here as well, having to buy out the Japanese company’s 26% stake for over Rs 7,000 crore.

When did Docomo launched in India?

When Tata DoCoMo launched its operations on June 24, 2009 in Chennai, its unique selling proposition was the one-paisa-per-second billing plan for telephone calls. Anil Sardana, who was then managing director at TTL, made the first phone call under the new tariff system that day to then telecom minister Andimuthu Raja.

Who is the owner of Airtel company?

Bharti EnterprisesBharti Airtel / Parent organization

How can I get DoCoMo Sim?

Talk to TATA DoCoMo support and give him details required….You can also get new sim on the same number by visiting nearest Tata DoCoMo store,

  1. Fill duplicate sim form,
  2. Provide one photograph,
  3. Photo ID & signature proof and proof of address.
  4. SIM replacement charges.

What is the DoCoMo service in India?

Docomo provides services throughout India. Tata Docomo offers both prepaid and postpaid cellular phone services. It has become very popular with its one-second pulse, especially in semi-urban and rural areas.

How much of Tata Teleservices does DoCoMo own?

In March 2009, Docomo acquired a 27.31% in Tata Teleservices for Rs 12,924 crore and 20.25% in Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd, the listed arm of TTSL, for ₹ 949 crore. Overall, Docomo holds 26.5% in Tata Teleservices. On 5 November 2010, Tata Docomo became the first private sector telecom company to launch 3G services in India.

When did Indicom merge with Tata Docomo?

On 20 October 2011, The Tata Group brought its brands – Indicom ( CDMA ), Walky (Fixed Wireless Phone), Photon INTERNET – under the Tata Docomo brand. All subscribers to these services were transited to the Tata Docomo’s network on 20 October 2011. In 2015, Virgin Mobile India company was merged with Tata Docomo.

Why did NTT DoCoMo exit the Indian telecom industry?

On 25 April 2014, NTT Docomo had announced that they would sell all of their shares in Tata Docomo and exit the Indian telecom industry as they had incurred a total loss of $1.3 billion.

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