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Tata Communications Launches Worldwide



    Tata Communications (NYSE: TCL) launched today as a leading
    provider of the new world of communications, integrating the former
    VSNL and Teleglobe brands. Tata Communications will leverage its Tata
    Global Network (TGN) and unique experience of operating in emerging
    markets in Asia and Africa to deliver a new world of globally managed
    communications solutions.

    The launch represents the culmination of recent major
    international investments that expanded the company´s global reach and
    ability to deliver IP-leveraged communications solutions to businesses
    and consumers worldwide.

    Increasing broadband penetration, the popularity of rich media
    digital content and expansion into emerging markets have contributed
    to the surging demand for bandwidth globally. With a specific focus on
    the new world of IP, MPLS, Ethernet, and managed services, Tata
    Communications will leverage the Tata Global Network, which is one of
    the most recent and advanced submarine cable and IP networks, to meet
    the demand for converged IP solutions. The company is in the process
    of completing additional submarine cable systems connecting emerging
    markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa to Europe to meet the
    demands of consumer broadband and enterprise customers over the next
    five to eight years. Tata Communications plans to invest more than $2
    billion over the next three years to further fuel its global expansion
    plans.

    "Tata Communications reflects the 130-year strong heritage of
    trust and leadership that the Tata Group brings to its customers,"
    said Mr. Subodh Bhargava, chairman of Tata Communications. "The new
    identity is a major step in our commitment in building long-lasting
    relationships with our customers, partners and stakeholders."

    The Tata Communications brand integrates the former VSNL, VSNL
    International, Teleglobe, Tata Indicom Enterprise Business Unit
    (TIEBU), and CIPRIS brands worldwide.

    "We are tremendously pleased with the launch of the new brand,"
    said Mr. N. Srinath, CEO and managing director of Tata Communications.
    "The Tata Group has a long and highly respected history of achievement
    and contribution to the many markets, industries and communities it
    serves. Tata Communications will continue to build on our track record
    of successes, strong global investment strategy and India and emerging
    markets strengths to grow globally in its targeted segments."

    "In the past few years, it is with great anticipation that we have
    sought to bear the Tata name as it is a mark of our commitment to
    quality and ethics for our enterprise customers worldwide," said Vinod
    Kumar, president, Global Data & Mobility Services, Tata
    Communications. "We are extremely excited to have a more direct
    affiliation through our brand across all of the different industries
    in which the Tata Group leads, and to bring that expertise to each and
    all of our enterprise customers."

    "The next trillion dollars to be made in global communications
    will depend heavily on emerging markets where Tata Communications is
    already a leading player," said Camille Mendler, vice president of
    research at Yankee Group. "There is grand ambition, but also integrity
    in how the company executes; ultimately, customers worldwide can only
    benefit from its unified global presence."

    During the last year, Tata Communications has announced
    significant investments in enhancing network and services capabilities
    in India, intra-Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The TGN-Intra Asia
    and TGN-Eurasia cables, complementing the company´s existing
    multi-terabit capacities across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, will
    ensure diverse and reliable intercontinental connectivity. Data center
    expansion and rollout of managed services will offer value-added,
    hosted and customized solutions. Tata Communications also continues to
    expand its global MPLS and Ethernet networks to enable scalable and
    secure connectivity and advanced services. Tata Communications´ Wimax
    network rollout in India will provide customers with high-speed and
    reliable connectivity to over 100 cities and towns. Additionally, Tata
    Communications´ strategic investment in South African operator Neotel
    provides a strong anchor to build an African footprint.

    For more information regarding Tata Communications´ suite of
    services, please visit www.tatacommunications.com.

    About Tata Communications

    Tata Communications Limited along with its global subsidiaries
    (Tata Communications) is a leading global provider of the new world of
    communications. The company leverages its Tata Global Network,
    vertical intelligence and leadership in emerging markets to deliver
    value-driven, globally managed solutions to the Fortune 1000 and
    midsized enterprises, service providers and consumers.

    The Tata Communications portfolio includes transmission, IP,
    converged voice, mobility, managed network connectivity, hosted data
    center, communications solutions and business transformation services
    to global and Indian enterprises and service providers, as well as
    broadband and content services to Indian consumers. The Tata Global
    Network encompasses one of the most advanced and largest submarine
    cable networks, a Tier-1 IP network, connectivity to more than 200
    countries across 300 PoPs, and more than 1 million square feet of data
    center space. Tata Communications serves its customers from its
    offices in 80 cities in 40 countries worldwide. Tata Communications
    has a strategic investment in South African operator Neotel, providing
    the company with a strong anchor to build an African footprint.

    The number one global international wholesale voice operator and
    number one provider of international long distance, enterprise data
    and Internet services in India, the company was named "Best Wholesale
    Carrier" at the World Communications Awards in 2006 and was named the
    "Best Pan-Asian Wholesale Provider" at the 2007 Capacity Magazine
    Global Wholesale Telecommunications Awards for the second consecutive
    year.

    Now the leading integrated provider to drive and deliver a new
    world of communications, Tata Communications became the unified global
    brand for VSNL, VSNL International, Teleglobe, Tata Indicom Enterprise
    Business Unit, and CIPRIS on February 13, 2008.

    Tata Communications Ltd. is a part of the $29 billion Tata Group;
    it is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock
    Exchange of India and its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock
    Exchange (NYSE: TCL).

    www.tatacommunications.com

    Forward-looking and cautionary statements

    Certain words and statements in this release concerning Tata
    Communications and its prospects, and other statements, including
    those relating to Tata Communications´ expected financial position,
    business strategy, the future development of Tata Communications´
    operations, and the general economy in India, are forward-looking
    statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks,
    uncertainties and other factors, including financial, regulatory and
    environmental, as well as those relating to industry growth and trend
    projections, which may cause actual results, performance or
    achievements of Tata Communications, or industry results, to differ
    materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
    statements. The important factors that could cause actual results,
    performance or achievements to differ materially from such
    forward-looking statements include, among others, failure to increase
    the volume of traffic on Tata Communications´ network; failure to
    develop new products and services that meet customer demands and
    generate acceptable margins; failure to successfully complete
    commercial testing of new technology and information systems to
    support new products and services, including voice transmission
    services; failure to stabilize or reduce the rate of price compression
    on certain of the company´s communications services; failure to
    integrate strategic acquisitions and changes in government policies or
    regulations of India and, in particular, changes relating to the
    administration of Tata Communications´ industry; and, in general, the
    economic, business and credit conditions in India. Additional factors
    that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ
    materially from such forward-looking statements, many of which are not
    in Tata Communications´ control, include, but are not limited to,
    those risk factors discussed in Tata Communications´ various filings
    with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These
    filings are available at www.sec.gov. Tata Communications is under no
    obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or
    alter its forward-looking statements.