Press Release
Bharti Teletech wins voice & data ‘Top Fixed Phones Company Award 2006’
New Delhi, July 21, 2006: Bharti Teletech, India’s largest manufacturer of fixed line phones, has been awarded the “Top Fixed Line Phones Company Award” for 2006 by Voice & Data. The company, which manufactures India’s largest selling telephone brand Beetel, was given the award for maintaining its apex position in the fixed phones segment in the year 2005-06. The award was presented to Mr. Pawan Kapur, CEO, Bharti Teletech and is a reaffirmation of Beetel’s market leadership in the Fixed Line Phone segment, in the country.
The Voice & Data Annual awards, being presented for the seventh consecutive year, are seen as the hallmark of the Indian Telecom & IT Industry. The awards are decided after extensive in-house research and analysis by Voice & Data. The research findings are published in the annual V&D 100 survey conducted by the publication.
Bharti Teletech has consolidated its dominant leadership position in all three segments of the domestic telephone market – the operator market comprising of purchases by BSNL and MTNL, the open retail market and the private service provider’s market. The company closed the financial year 2005-06 with sales of 6.2 million telephones that translates into a market share of 54%.
Accepting the award, Mr. Pawan Kapur, CEO, Bharti Teletech, said, “Bharti Teletech has always taken the lead in introducing state-of-the-art phones in the country. It is indeed a matter of great pride that we have been selected as the “Top Fixed Line Phones Company” for 2006 and is recognition of the hard work put in by each member of the Beetel family. The award serves to reiterate our commitment in providing the highest quality products at competitive prices to our customers.”
Bharti Teletech offers over 45 different Beetel phone models with prices ranging from Rs. 295 to Rs. 3995 across basic, feature and cordless phones catering to customers across segments. The company was the first to launch in India fixed line SMS phone.
About Bharti Teletech:
Bharti Teletech is India’s leading telephone instrument manufacturing company and is the largest in the globe outside China. Established in 1985, the company’s manufacturing operations are spread across two ISO-9000 certified plants in Mapusa (Goa) and Ludhiana (Punjab) with an installed capacity of 6 million telephone units annually. An in-house Centre for Excellence with industrial and engineering design capability and equipped with facility for product reliability and life tests ensures a quality standard that compares with the best internationally.
Bharti Teletech produces a comprehensive basket of customer premise equipments, comprising of over 45 models spanning the basic, feature-rich and cordless telephone categories, under the Beetel brand. Bharti Teletech commands a market share of 48% in the retail market, 60% & 94% in tender market & private service provider segments respectively. The company has been at the forefront of growing the open retail market by providing feature-rich and world-class telephone products at affordable prices. Bharti Teletech currently exports to 30 countries in five continents.
Bharti Teletech has also tied up with Thomson for marketing of GE phones in India and has also entered into an alliance with Motorola for distribution of their complete range of mobile phones and accessories on an All India basis.
Besides fixed line and mobile phones the company also markets Set Top Boxes, Modems, Fixed Cellular Phones & Fixed Cellular & Wireless Terminals.
Bharti Teletech is a subsidiary of India’s leading integrated telecommunications group, Bharti Enterprises.
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Ph: 011-41681107 / 41669349
Bali is full of memorable moments, and some of them involve animals. Temple monkeys tug at bags, beach dogs nap near sunbeds, and cats wander into cafés like they own the place. Most interactions are harmless, but a bite or scratch can change the day quickly, because you may need immediate medical care and follow-up treatment. This is where Bali travel insurance becomes more than a box to tick.
In this article, you will explore whether animal bite treatment is insured, the exclusions, and the steps to claim easily in Bali.
Why Animal Bites in Bali Need Special Attention
Bites are not only about the visible wound. Insurers and doctors both treat them as medical events that can pose an infection risk, especially when the bite breaks the skin.
A scratch that looks small in the moment can still lead to:
● A doctor’s examination and wound cleaning
● Medicines and dressings
● Follow-up consultations if the doctor advises observation or further care
From an insurance perspective, this matters because claims are usually assessed on medical necessity and documentation, not on how dramatic the injury appears in a photo.
How International Travel Insurance Looks at an Animal Bite
Most travel policies are built around emergency medical expenses for unexpected illness or accidental injury abroad. A bite or scratch usually fits the accidental injury bucket, but coverage is rarely blanket.
In many plans, the following may be considered if a doctor prescribes them and bills and medical notes support them:
● Consultation and outpatient treatment
● Emergency care and procedures, such as wound dressing or stitches, if clinically required
● Prescribed medicines and investigations
● Hospitalisation if the treating doctor confirms it is needed
Common Reasons Claims Get Reduced or Rejected
This is the part travellers often miss. Insurers usually do not deny claims because an animal was involved. Claims become difficult when the event looks avoidable, the reporting is delayed, or the paperwork is weak.
Avoidable-Risk Situations Insurers Scrutinise
Policies commonly exclude or limit claims linked to unsafe conduct or preventable exposure. For animal bites, scrutiny may increase if the incident appears connected to:
● Provoking, feeding, or trying to handle wild animals
● Ignoring warning signs at tourist spots
● Being intoxicated at the time of the incident
● Activities that a policy lists as excluded or restricted
The takeaway is simple: if your own description sounds like a risky choice rather than a sudden accident, the insurer may challenge it.
Delays, Missing Papers, and Policy Conditions
Even when your incident is genuinely accidental, claims can still stall due to basics such as:
● Not informing the insurer or assistance partner within the required time
● Missing itemised bills, prescriptions, or clinical notes
● No proof of travel dates or passport entry details when requested
● Submitting only pharmacy slips without a doctor’s consultation record
International travel insurance is paperwork-driven. If you document it well, you reduce the chance of avoidable back-and-forth.
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched in Bali
Your health comes first, always. But a few sensible steps can protect your recovery and keep your insurance file clean.
Medical Steps That Help You and Your Claim
Act fast, stay calm, and get proper care before worrying about bills.
● Clean the wound promptly and seek medical care, even if it seems minor
● Follow the doctor’s advice, including follow-ups if recommended
● Avoid self-medicating in place of a clinical assessment, because insurers often ask for a doctor’s report
Claim Notes and Documents to Collect
Keep these handy; they’ll save time and avoid follow-up questions later.
● Doctor’s notes that mention the nature of injury, treatment given, and advised next steps
● Prescriptions and pharmacy invoices
● Itemised hospital or clinic bills
● A brief written note of where and when it happened, while it is still fresh in your mind
Final Word
Animal bites in Bali are not rare, and they are not always dramatic, which is exactly why travellers underestimate them. Many travel policies can cover bite-related medical treatment when it is accidental and medically necessary, but the outcome depends on your policy terms and the quality of your documentation. If you buy cover thoughtfully, keep the assistance number handy, and respond sensibly if an incident happens, you give yourself the best chance of both good medical care and a smoother claim experience.
