Alcatel-Lucent with ITI win multi-million euro BSNL contract

Bangalore, Feb 14 (UNI) Alcatel-Lucent today announced a major contract with ITI, India's largest telecom equipment manufacturing company, for the supply and installation of two million GSM lines to BSNL.

Based on the leading Alcatel-Lucent GSM/EDGE technology, the multi-million euro contract covered the expansion of BSNL's mobile network in western India, enabling the operator to provide more widely available mobile services. This new contract underscored Alcatel-Lucent's leadership in high growth economies and its strong presence in India, a company statement here said.

''The expansion of the GSM network, particularly in rural areas, will improve the lives of millions in India,'' ITI Chairman and Managing Director Pritam Singh said.

Alcatel-Lucent's Europe and South activities President Olivier Picard said ''Alcatel-Lucent is committed to bringing to India advanced communications technology and expertise that will contribute to its economic growth.'' UNI VK GD SBA ND1758