Bharti Airtel Signs Network Deal With Huawei

Bharti Airtel Lanka Private Limited, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, today announced that it has signed a managed networks deal for its Sri Lanka operations with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

The three-year deal is valued at approximately $150 million and includes telecom applications and software. With the network deal in place, customers in Sri Lanka can look forward to a host of products and services at an affordable price.

The technology from Huawei is expected to reduce Bharti Airtel’s total cost of ownership (TCO), as well as enhance its competitive edge. Specifically, Huawei's Distributed Node B will enable Bharti to deploy the network faster and more cost-effectively.

Bharti Airtel was recently awarded a license to provide 2G and 3G mobile services in Sri Lanka. Under the agreement, Huawei will deploy and manage Airtel’s core network, Node-Bs and BTSs and comprehensive end-to-end 2G/3G network solutions.

"Bharti Airtel is committed to creating a state-of-the-art mobile network and offering world-class and affordable 2G and 3G services to customers in Sri Lanka. Huawei has established credentials as a global company producing high quality products and solutions. We are delighted to be partnering Huawei in this endeavour," said Sanjay Nandrajog, executive director, international operations and managed services, Bharti Airtel.

Max Yang, CEO, Huawei India said, "We're extremely proud and happy to partner with Bharti Airtel. We look forward to continuing this strategic partnership by providing innovative and customer-oriented solutions and services including wireless solutions."