TCS, ITI bag purchase order for 1 lakh 4G sites from BSNL: Report

A consortium led by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has received a purchase order for 100,000 4G sites from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The order has been placed following the approval of deployment of 100,000 4G sites by the Group of Ministers. As part of the order, TCS will supply 4G equipment for INR 24,500 Crores ($3.3 billion) and provide network gear worth INR 13,000 crores ($1.8 billion), along with a 10-year annual maintenance contract. ITI Limited, on the other hand, has secured an Automated Production Order worth INR 3,889 crore from BSNL to provide services for almost 23,633 4G sites in the west zone.