Indian mobile operator Unitech Wireless has selected Alcatel-Lucent to support the initial launch of the companys GSM/EDGE mobile service offering. Alcatel Lucent will deploy turnkey GSM/EDGE networks in Kerala and Orissa circles.
Under the terms of the contract, Alcatel-Lucent will design, deploy and maintain its multi-standard GSM/EDGE radio access solution, including its latest Base Station Controller platform and TWIN transceivers, along with a next-generation network (NGN) mobile core network. Alcatel-Lucent will build out Unitech Wireless's network and provide operations management under a comprehensive management services contract. As part of the contract,  Alcatel-Lucent will offer a range of services, including project management, network design, integration, testing, installation, maintenance, multi-vendor radio network planning and optimization and network management.
 We thank Unitech Wireless for their confidence and are looking forward to strengthen our ongoing partnership as we deploy, maintain, manage and grow their network, says Alcatel-Lucent India Managing Director, Vivek Mohan. Our leadership in the rapid delivery of the latest generation of GSM/EDGE radio solutions, and ability to provide quick and seamless support for future evolutions to 3G and beyond, puts us in a unique position to support Unitech Wireless ambitious rollout plans.
Alcatel-Lucent says this new project underlines its strong presence in the Indian mobile networking market, as well as its ability to provide competitive solutions while ensuring a high quality of support services locally. The company has more than 190 GSM/EDGE customers in over 100 countries.