Will Hutchison bring iPhone to Indonesia?

Yeah, it's breaking news for Indonesia's cellular market. The latest report about Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd which said it will be offering Apple's iPhone via Hong Kong and Macau, delivered another important message: Will it also bring the iPhone to Indonesia, one of the emerging markets of Asia? [more, Cnet Asia]

HSPA Mobile Broadband Overtakes Fixed Broadband in Indonesia

The GSM Association (GSMA) announced that the number of mobile broadband (HSPA) connections in Indonesia has surpassed the number of fixed broadband connections. At the end of 2007, 315,000 Indonesians were accessing the Internet via this high-speed mobile technology, while fixed-broadband connections were approximately 300,000. [more, sdaasia)

Nokia Siemens Networks in expansion deal for Hutchison Telecom Indonesia

Nokia Siemens Networks has signed a contract with PT Hutchison CP Telecommunications to strengthen its GSM/WCDMA network coverage in the islands of Java and Sumatra, and roll out GSM core networks in Kalimantan and Sulawesi. This contract supplements HCPT's first network contract with Siemens Indonesia in 2005. [more, financialmirror]

Nokia Siemens wins Indonesia network deal

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia Siemens Networks NSN.UL said on Monday it had won a telecoms network expansion order from Hutchison CP Telecommunications Indonesia (HCPT), without disclosing the value of the deal. [more, reuters]

Hutchison Telecom Delivers Return in Transformational Year Customer Base Grows to 10 Million

...In Indonesia, we announced today our agreement to sell up to 3,692 towers to PT Profesional Telekomunikasi Indonesia ("Protelindo") , a specialist tower company, for a consideration of approximately HK$3.9 billion (US$500 million) which is expected to generate a profit on disposal of approximately HK$1.8 billion. [more, prnewswire]

New Report Profiles 13 Major Asian Telcos

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c78022) has announced the addition of 2007 Asia - Telco Company Profiles to their offering.

This report presents 13 profiles of selected major telecommunications companies in Asia. Each profile provides a descriptive overview of the business of the particular company as well as the latest available financial and operational statistics.

This publication contains overviews of the companies that have been attracting most attention in the region. The reports contain historical financial and operating data on each of the companies covered. [more, businesswire]

Indonesian Networks Sign Tower Sharing Deal

Indonesia's Excelcomindo (XL) has signed a tower sharing deal with Hutchison Telecoms Indonesian subsidiary, PT Hutchison CP Telecommunications (HCPT). There are also unconfirmed reports coming in that the company has also signed a similar deal with the tiny local GSM operator, Lippo Telecom. [more, cellular-news]

Indonesia's Telkomsel Debt Ratings Held at Stable

... Fitch says that Telkomsel's ratings reflect its entrenched position as Indonesia's leading cellular operator and favourable growth prospects. It is 65% owned by the incumbent Telekomunikasi Indonesia, and 35% owned by Singapore Telecommunications, from whom Telkomsel derives operational benefits and technological support. As the largest beneficiary of ongoing robust industry growth, the company has achieved consistently impressive operating results - total subscribers increased to 42.8 million at H107 from 35.6m at FYE06, implying annualised growth of 41% and a market share of around 56%. [more, celluler-news]

Sinar Mas to Enter Indonesian Mobile Market, Stoking Price Cuts

Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- PT Sinar Mas Telecommunications, controlled by billionaire Eka Tjipta Widjaja, plans to become the 10th mobile-phone operator in Indonesia, where competition has forced companies to slash call rates.
The company, a unit of the nation's largest palm oil producer, plans to build a network capable of serving 1.4 million users by the end of the year, Director Ubaidillah Fatah said in an interview. Jakarta-based Sinar Mas aims to attract 700,000 users this year, after starting services next month. [more, bloomberg, telegeography]

Hutchison Telecom Reports 2007 First Half Unaudited Results

... Hutchison Telecom launched its Indonesian operations through PT Hutchison CP Telecommunications ("HCPT") during the reporting period, using the global brand '3'. In the cities where our GSM services are available, including Jakarta and Bali as well as Batam, HCPT has already garnered a double-digit market share in gross customer additions. This is largely due to our extensive retail distribution network, strong branding and simple tariffs that fulfil the needs of a vast and underserved segment. [more, sys-con]

Indonesian government caps new FDI in telecoms sector

The government of Indonesia has adopted legislation to cap new foreign investment in the country’s telecoms market, the trade minister said on Wednesday. The move, which is designed to protect national interests, comes amid rising concerns from some Indonesian politicians over the growing influence of foreign businesses in what is currently Southeast Asia’s leading economy. [more, telegeography.com]

SEVEN and UFIDA Partner to Bring Mobile Email to Enterprise Customers

... SEVEN, the global leader in white label push email software, and UFIDA, the largest independent software provider in China, will offer Umail through UFIDA’s network of 110 channel partners.
... SEVEN is available today for all major international network standards, and chosen by a million users and over 100 leading mobile operators worldwide, including ... Hutchison, ...Telkom Indonesia ... [more, businesswire.com]

Hutchison Bets on Telecom Growth

HONG KONG -- Conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. said Friday it has raised its ownership of Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. to just over 50%, to better capture growth opportunities in the telecom firm's existing markets. [more, online.wsj.com]

NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS: The SDP Alliance selects Nokia Siemens Networks as its preferred global system integrator

...John Shen, Chief Technology Officer of Hutchison Telecom Indonesia, said:
“The key benefits to us have been fast time to market, high quality
services and reduced stress on our internal management resources. We
chose Nokia Siemens Networks because it clearly showed the right
combination of experience and competence in this business-critical area.” [more, kauppalehti.fi]

Hutchison happy with RI cellular market debut despite tight local competition

Hutchison Charoen Pokphand Telecom (HCPT) Indonesia, the latest entrant to Indonesia's crowded mobile telephony market is happy with the market response to its debut despite tough competition from established mobile operators, a company executive says.

"Despite the fact that we're a new player in the industry here, our growth is just as good as we expected, and we're happy with that," HCPT Indonesia chief marketing officer Suresh Reddy said Friday. [more, thejakartapost]

Diduga Melanggar UU Anti Monopoli, 3 Cuek

Jakarta, Hutchison CP Telecommunication Indonesia (HCPT) tidak mengindahkan penyelidikan Badan Regulasi Telekomunikasi Indonesia (BRTI). Mereka bersikeras tetap menjalankan tarif SMS Rp 0 sesama pelanggan. Bahkan hal sebaliknya, anggapan layanan tersebut melanggar UU anti monopoli dianggap ngawur. [more, detikinet]

Hutchison Telecom ADSs' US Ex-Dividend Date

The Group currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunications services in Hong Kong, and operates mobile telecommunications services in Macau, Israel, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Vietnam and Indonesia. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and Israel and operates brands including "Hutch", "3" and "orange". [more, earthtimes.org]

Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong Selects NEC's Mobile Internet Platform for i-mode Service in Hong Kong

(PressZoom) - Tokyo, May 30, 2007 -- NEC Corporation ( NEC ) has received orders for its Mobile Internet Platform ( "NEMIP" ) from Hutchison Telecommunications ( Hong Kong ) Limited ( HTHK ), which will commence i-mode™ services in Hong Kong on May 30, 2007. [more, presszoom.com]