| "To achieve this vision, BSNL has chosen Nokia
to expand its network by four million lines in North India as Nokia
has the requisite experience and expertise in building high quality
networks," said BSNL director (commercial and marketing) N K
Mangla.
"This tender for a GSM turnkey cellular project is one of
the largest projects, which will be installed and rolled-out just
in nine months, in the world," said S D Saxena, director (finance).
"Nokia is proud to collaborate with BSNL, India's leading
telecommunications company, on this significant GSM network expansion
exercise," said Nokia country head, India and South Asia Networks
Ashish Chowdhary. "This deployment will enable BSNL to continue
offering world-class network quality and services to its end consumers,"
he added.
"This deal also underscores Nokia's commitment to India, fulfilling
our promise to bring high-quality equipment and advanced services
to India's mobile world," said Chowdhary. "With this deal,
Nokia becomes an equipment supplier to all five leading GSM operators
in India."
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