Lars Stork appointed as new CEO of Augere

Augere Wireless Broadband India Private Limited (Augere) has launched its new broadband wireless service brand in India called ZOOSH. Augere is the Indian entity of Augere group, a pioneer of 4G Broadband Wireless Services globally. Augere's 4G Broadband Wireless operations cover over 250 million people across many emerging economies of the World.

It was established in September 2007 by an experienced team of global telecoms executives with over 150 Years of Management experience, with the vision of delivering 'broadband for all'. "We are committed to achieve this through the delivery of fast, reliable broadband internet services in emerging markets using wireless networks and India is a major focus market for us in the coming days", said the newly appointed CEO India Operations, Lars Stork.

Since its formation, the Company has successfully raised more than $250m of finance. Augere's principal shareholders include Harbinger Capital, France Telecom, New Silk Route and Vedanta Opportunity Fund as well as its founder, Sanjiv Ahuja.

Augere was assigned BWA Spectrum for the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in India through the auction. Augere currently has access to BWA spectrum in many emerging economies of the world in Asia and Africa where the services are being offered under the Qubee Brand. Access to additional spectrum is being actively pursued across Africa and Asia.

Augere's first commercial 4G broadband wireless network was launched under the Qubee brand globally in July 2009 and is currently operating 4G broadband wireless networks comprising more than 650 radio base stations and serving over 100,000 broadband customers.

Mayur Tanna, CMO emphasized on the role that Augere India is planning to play. He felt that ZOOSH is well placed to capitalize on the growth opportunity in India and plans are on to be the first operator to launch the 4G broadband wireless services in India soon. "ZOOSH will be the catalyst for change and enable the Indian youth, to realize their aspirations of being a part of an upbeat and contemporary India. We are very confident of making a strong presence in the sectors we are going to be operating in." he added.

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