Saturday, December 1, 2007
Idea Cellular signs deal with Ericsson
Aditya Birla group GSM service provider Idea Cellular has roped in global telecom major Ericsson as equipment supplier for its GSM network in Mumbai circle.
Under the four-year agreement, Ericsson will supply radio access, microwave transmission and core network equipment including Ericsson's mobile softswitch solution.
Ericsson will also be responsible for network deployment and integration, and managed services including network and field operations. Rollout is planned to begin shortly with commercial launch rescheduled for May 2008, Idea Cellular said in a release here today.
Sanjeev Aga, managing director, Idea Cellular, said: "This move extends our long-running relationship with Ericsson, and will provide us with a state-of-the-art network in Mumbai. It ensures that we are well-positioned for future network development and addresses increasing customer demand for mobile services in a sustainable and cost-efficient way."
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