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WorldSpace to Close Indian Operation

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[Satellite TODAY 12-29-09] WorldSpace’s Indian operation will close down at the end of this year, the operator announced late last week.
    WorldSpace said the potential buyer of much of its global assets has decided not to buy the WorldSpace assets relating to and supporting WorldSpace’s subscription business in India. All customers in India will have their satellite radio broadcast service terminated on Dec. 31.
    WorldSpace, Inc. has been under bankruptcy protection since Oct. 2008.

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