Indo European Telegraph Co Ltd

Sectors:

  • Telecommunication & postal services Telecommunication services

Notes:

Established 1868 to where necessary build and operate a more reliable overland telegraph link between London and India. Siemens engineering business, based in Germany and UK, had a significant shareholding, provided equipment and operated the line. Opened in 1870. 1929 acquired by Imperial & International Communications Ltd and in 1934 subsumed into Cable & Wireless Ltd

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