Nokia Siemens Networks Wins Indian GSM Network Contract

­Nokia Siemens Networks says that it has won a contract from India's Unitech Wireless to supply GSM network for the company's operations in six circles that include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Nokia Siemens Networks will also be responsible for network operation and maintenance as a part of the Managed Services contract with the mobile operator.

"We are creating a new global telecom model. We call it the Telco of the Next Decade that leverages existing competencies in the market to drive cost and time efficiencies, superior quality and flexibility that future proofs our operations in a rapidly changing competitive environment. Our partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks will help us pursue our unique model in these six circles as well." said Stein Erik Vellan, Managing Director, Unitech Wireless.

In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks is deploying its mobile softswitching solution, which can bring savings in operating expenses of up to 70%.

Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Uninor is the brand name for Unitech Wireless - the joint venture company of India's Unitech and the Norway's Telenor. Unitech Wireless holds a pan-India UAS license to offer mobile telephony services in each of India's 22 circles. It has also received spectrum to roll out these services in 21 of the 22 circles and intends to roll out its services in select circles by the end of 2009.

Posted to the site on 12th October 2009