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Airtel launches pan-Africa customised 3G smartphone for $53

In a move aimed at increasing its data revenue, telecom major Bharti Airtel on Tuesday launched its first pan-Africa customised 3G smartphone for $53 to tap mobile Internet users.

Wrap Up: Rupee breaches all time low, Infosys still a favourite

Confused and intimidated by the amount of news hurtling at you everyday? Well, to make your life easier, here's a quick round-up of the major local and international business and economic news events.

Bharti Airtel acquires Loop Mobile, rises to the top spot in terms of subscribers

Airtel starts pre-orders of iPhone 5 with 16GB model priced at Rs 45,500

Airtel has put up a pre-order page for the flagship handset from Apple. The mobile carrier has listed the 16GB version of the handset, which is available for Rs 45,500.

Sample Airtel nano-SIM being tested for iPhone 5

It now appears that Airtel has begun testing samples of nano-SIM cards that can be used with this handset.

Indian carriers place orders for nano-SIM cards

With the very recent announcement of the iPhone 5, many people are wondering when exactly the smartphone will make its way to India.

TRAI's deadline ends, BSNL yet to restore connectivity

BSNL’s stand off with private telecos doesn’t seem to end. Today, the 48-hour deadline issued by TRAI on BSNL to restore the interconnection between its landline and private telecos ends.

Update: Airtel Ready to Launch iPhone 4 Tomorrow

Apple's much awaited iPhone 4 will be making its Indian debut tomorrow, 27 May 2011 via Airtel. Hope you've saved up!