Tata Communications (formerly VSNL), part of Tata Group, was established in 1986 and started as a wholly-owned government corporation. Apart from international long distance (ILD) telephony, VSNL provides various other services like telex, telegraph, leased lines, internet and video-conferencing services. It started internet services in 1995. It was earlier under the control of the government till the time it was divested in favor of the Tata group, which has a 45% stake in the company.
The company is also one of the largest internet service providers in the country. VSNL works out of its associated company Intelsat, New Skies Satellite, a Netherlands-based spin-off being carved out of Intelsat, shares a JV with IL&FS and Essel Shyam in TVC India. As part of it expansionary plans, it foresees entering into newer businesses like enterprise data and broadband services and leverage its broad range of end-to-end solutions. It also plans to expand services offered through its global business pathway providing the world`s leading businesses with diversified multi-technology connectivity, significant commercial flexibility, and innovative managed services.
