Indian telecom gear maker Tejas Networks has won a Rs 7,492 crore ($900 million) contract to supply its latest 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) for state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)’s pan- India network, spanning 100,000 sites.
In a regulatory filing, the company said that it has executed a Master Contract for supply, support, and annual maintenance services of its RAN equipment for BSNL’s pan-India 4G/5G network, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
“As a part of this Contract, the Company received a Purchase Order from TCS for Rs 7,492 crore (approx. USD 900 million) to supply its latest 4G/5G RAN equipment for approximately 100,000 sites,” the Bengaluru-based gear maker said in the filing. The contract will be executed during the calendar years 2023 and 2024.
After “successfully completing extensive trials" as part of a consortium led by TCS, the company has won the order.
“We are delighted to be selected as the sole supplier of 4G/5G RAN equipment for one of the largest mobile networks in the world. Our cutting-edge portfolio of baseband and radio products will enable BSNL to roll out a scalable and cost-effective network that meets world-class performance and quality standards,” said Anand Athreya, CEO and Managing Director of Tejas Networks.
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