Ericsson and BSNL in India's biggest roll-out of 3G to boost Mobile broadband

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Ericsson is using its WCDMA/HSPA technology to help BSNL, India's second largest telecom operator, achieve India's biggest simultaneous launch of 3G services to date, across 11 leading cities. The commercial launch of much awaited 3G services in India will allow consumers to experience enriched communications including rich voice, video and data services.

The successful launch of 3G services in India's across multiple cities in Northern and Eastern parts of India brings 3G access to more than 15 million people and will help in driving quicker uptake of 3G services to a wide customer base.

As part of its roll-out strategy, BSNL plans to launch 3G services using WCDMA/HSPA technology across more than 700 cities in the first phase. Ericsson is BSNL's strategic partner for 3G roll-out in over 400 of these cities.

Speaking on the launch occasion, Kuldeep Goyal, Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL, says: "Today is a significant day for BSNL. The commercial launch of 3G services represents a major milestone in our journey of realizing 3G services for the country and our customers. Ericsson's leading position and professional services capabilities have allowed us to make available a range of premium services, including rich voice, data and video services in record time.

"The widespread roll-out of 3G network will also help in propelling telecom and broadband growth in India and will help us meet India's target of 20 million broadband subscribers by 2010."

Gowton Achaibar, President, Ericsson India and Sri Lanka, says: "Ericsson is proud to partner with BSNL in the roll-out of 3G services in India. This not only helps us in bridging the urban-rural digital divide, but is also a step forward in actualizing our vision of driving communications for all. Innovative services such as mobile health, m-learning and m-governance that are eventually offered to masses, using HSPA technology, shall ultimately drive socio-economic development in the country."

Today's launch will bring high quality voice services along with high speed data and video services with speeds of up to 2 Mbps. While certain applications such as video telephony, mobile broadband, mobile TV and video on demand are being offered with immediate effect, others such as music downloads, video tones, instant messaging, on line gaming, bill payment, and so on will be offered by BSNL in the future.

The mammoth roll-out will also strengthen BSNL's position as a leading player with a broad offering including Wireline, GSM Mobile, CDMA mobile, Internet, Broadband, Carrier service, MPLS-VPN, VSAT, VoIP services, IN Services to Indian consumers.

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Hello, if We Remember This roll-out is part of the contract announced by the companies September 7, 2007.Read the Orignal Press realease That was Published on September 7, 2007

Ericsson today announced it had won a turnkey contract valued at USD 1.3 billion to supply GSM and WCDMA/HSPA equipment and related telecom services to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), the largest telecom operator in India.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will be responsible for the expansion and upgrade of BSNL's existing GSM network and introduction of WCDMA/HSPA functionality. This upgrade marks an important step in BSNL's network evolution and sets the stage for end-customer access to a range of innovative telecommunications.

Ericsson will supply a GSM and WCDMA/HSPA radio access network, transmission equipment and a complete GSM/WCDMA common core network - including the Ericsson Mobile Softswitch Solution, service-aware Packet Core, IMS and a multiservice IP Packet Backbone Network. Ericsson will also deliver telecom-related services, such as network design, deployment and systems integration.

Deliveries will start in October 2007, with the first phase of the project set to be completed in 12 months. The contract reinforces Ericsson's leading position in this high-growth market and reflects Ericsson's ambition of offering communications to all.

Kuldeep Goyal, Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL, says: "This contract represents a milestone in our long-standing relationship with Ericsson. Upgrading our network will pave the way for a premium communications experience for our customers, and enable us to address new customer segments cost-efficiently. Ericsson's leading position, end-to-end capabilities and demonstrated competence, product portfolio, rollout and professional services capabilities made it the natural choice for this important project."

Mats Granryd, President, Ericsson India, says: "Ericsson is proud to have been selected for this landmark project, which will further strengthen our long-term relationship with BSNL. This deal is set to be a catalyst for future telecom growth in the dynamic Indian market."

The deal builds upon Ericsson's leading market position in India. Ericsson has played a major role in spreading the cellular revolution in the country. Having supplied 49 out of 96 operational GSM mobile networks in India, Ericsson today has a market share of about 40 percent in terms of connected subscribers, more than the combined market shares of its next two competitors.

[Chandran12]

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[Aarif]

Hello, I dont know why In india Mumbai Which is A financial Hub Is ALways Lef Behind ,If We the Metro SerVice Started first delhi adn even the 3G Service first started in delhi When Are they Going to Give mumbai preference