Nokia Siemens Networks Completes Initial Vodafone India Upgrades

Nokia Siemens Networks says that it has completed the first phase of a network upgrade for Vodafone Essar in India. The upgraded network covers seven regions across India, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, North East and Orissa.

Nokia Siemens Networks, Vodafone Essar's existing infrastructure partner in 12 regions, undertook the new network roll out in just ten months.

The planning and building of the seven networks was undertaken as in the first phase of a three year expansion contract awarded to Nokia Siemens Networks in 2008. Further expansion will carry on through 2010.

The company says that over 80% of Vodafone's subscriber traffic in the country is now flowing through infrastructure set up by Nokia Siemens Networks.

"We are proud to partner with Vodafone Essar as it charts an aggressive growth strategy and are committed to helping it realize its goals," said C B Velayuthan, Head, Vodafone Customer Team, Nokia Siemens Networks. "India's vast geography and varied topology, in addition to the acute power shortage in remote areas, make network expansion a challenging task. Our Flexi Base Station and services capabilities are the ideal solution for service providers who want to achieve more, with less."

Posted to the site on 29th June 2009