Nokia Siemens Networks Builds Vodafone Networks In Seven Regions

Vodafone Essar has completed a rapid service expansion into seven new regions across India. People living in or travelling to Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, North East and Orissa will now be able to use services provided by the GSM operator. 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 the first phase of a three-year expansion contract awarded to Nokia Siemens Networks in 2008. Further expansion will carry on through 2010. With this contract, Nokia Siemens Networks has emerged as the largest network implementation partner for Vodafone in India.

“We are proud to partner with Vodafone Essar as it charts an aggressive growth strategy,” says 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.”