Nokia wins 5-yr networks deal

Nokia has struck a 5-year deal to run network operations for Hutchison Essar Ltd in India.

Mobile phone giant Nokia said on Wednesday that it had struck a 5-year deal to run network operations for Hutchison Essar Ltd in India.

HT Image

It said the Finnish mobile firm would take over operation of networks in nine areas for Hutchison Essar, a joint venture between Hutchison Telecom and Essar Teleholding Ltd.

The deal is intended to allow the operator to focus on customers and core activities, and will mean Nokia takes over network planning, operations and management, among other tasks. More than 600 Hutchison Essar staff will move to Nokia.

No financial details were disclosed.

Hutchison Telecom is the emerging markets cellphone arm of Hong Kong's Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.