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Indian telcos slashed staff numbers, now they face staff shortages
BSNL and MTNL are reportedly facing operational issues due to a staff crunch. The crunch is a result of its voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) Read more…
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India rejects BSNL core network tech from multinational vendors
India’s MoC has reportedly rejected BSNL’s proposal to use core network technology from multinational vendors like Nokia and Ericsson. Read more…
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Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE want BSNL to clear dues; seek govt intervention
European and Chinese gear vendors said the ongoing network-related dues issue with BSNL would dent India’s image as an investment destination Read more…
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India’s local telecom vendors hopeful of winning BSNL 4G deal
India’s home-bred telecom gear vendors expect to win meaningful business from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for its nationwide 4G network. Read more…
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India’s Airtel to remove ZTE, Huawei from 4G network to be a ‘clean telco’
Bharti Airtel has reportedly begun its ‘clean telco’ journey in India gradually reducing exposure to Chinese telecom vendors Huawei and ZTE. Read more…
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India may follow system integrator route to deploy BSNL’s 4G network
India is likely to allow IT service providers to apply for state-run telco BSNL’s large scale 4G tender through the system integrator model. Read more…
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Consultant wants 2G, 4G spectrum for BSNL, may delay MTNL merger
Merger between BSNL and MTNL may get delayed with a government-appointed consultant suggesting allocation of 2G and 4G spectrum to BSNL. Read more…
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Nokia seeks Indian PM Modi’s support to extract BSNL dues
Nokia has reached out to India’s Prime Minister Modi to seek his intervention in recovering network-related dues from state-run telco BSNL. Read more…
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India’s ailing BSNL places 4G order with Nokia, ZTE amid controversy
India’s state-run telecom operator, BSNL, has reportedly decided to place a new order for 4G equipment from Nokia and ZTE sparking controversy Read more…
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BSNL taps Nokia to install and manage smart poles
Nokia says it has been selected by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to supply, install, commission and maintain ‘smart telecom poles’ across India in all of BSNL’s telecom circles. Under the contract, Nokia will also Read more…