Tata Teleservices has awarded a 3G network contract to Huawei – the first deal the vendor has picked up in India since the government lifted restrictions on purchasing Chinese telecom gear.
In a banner week for Google’s fast-growing mobile OS, Dell has launched an Android-powered smartphone, while Huawei and Samsung promised Android devices next week.
Dell yesterday launched itself into the ultra-competitive US smartphone market, unveiling its first handheld device for the market as part of a strategy to cut its reliance on PC sales.
Wireless infrastructure vendors have been pinning high hopes on Indian 3G following the slowdown in China’s 3G rollout, but actual contracts have been delayed by disputes over government security rules.
Now the gates may be opening at last – Nokia Siemens has announced the first 3G deal in the country, with Tata Teleservices.
India got the wheels moving on imports of Chinese infrastructure last week, clearing carriers Reliance and Tata Teleservices to bring in equipment from ZTE and Huawei.
The government opened the door after the Chinese vendors agreed to supply codes allowing India’s security forces to access encrypted data sent via their networks, to allay fears the