Bharti Airtel, Ericsson sign managed services deal
VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Bharti Airtel has announced a five year managed services agreement with Ericsson for its Africa operations. As per the agreement, Ericsson will manage and optimise Airtel's mobile networks in Africa in order to provide a superior customer experience. Under a separate two year agreement, Ericsson will modernize and upgrade Airtel's mobile networks in Africa with the latest technology including its multi standard RBS 6000 base station. Ericsson will deploy this superior 2G and HSPA 3G technology to ensure that Airtel's customers have an enhanced voice and data experience. As part of the modernization, Ericsson will also provide technology consulting, network planning & design and network deployment. Manoj Kohli, CEO (International) & Joint MD, Bharti Airtel said, "Ericsson has been our managed services and network technology partner in the Asian operations. Given its expertise and strong track record we are confident th...