Ericsson Wins GSM Contract in Mumbai, India

Ericsson has announced that it has been selected by Indian operator, Idea Cellular as the sole supplier of its GSM network in Mumbai, India. The parties have also entered a managed services partnership. 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, as well as managed services including network and field operations.

Rollout is planned to begin shortly, with commercial launch rescheduled for May 2008.

Ericsson will also provide a real-time charging system for traditional telecom services and new multimedia services. The solution is part of Ericsson's end-to-end Revenue Management offering, helping operators improve marketing capabilities, reduce costs and provide users with spending control.

The deal marks Ericsson's first network win in Mumbai and completes its footprint in India's 23 telecom circles. (The country is divided into 23 telecom regions known as service areas, and operators require separate licenses to operate in each service areas.)

Idea Cellular had just under 18.7 million subscribers nationwide at the end of September according to figures from the Mobile World. This equates to a national market share of 9%.

No financial details were disclosed. 

Posted to the site on 30th November 2007