Deliveries were to begin in October, and the first phase was slated to be completed in 12 months, Ericsson said. “Upgrading our network will pave the way for a premium communications experience for our customers, and enable us to address new customer segments cost-efficiently,” BSNL Managing Director Kuldeep Goyal said in a statement. Ericsson India president Mats Granryd said the deal was “set to be a catalyst for future telecom growth in the dynamic Indian market.” India is one of the fastest-growing mobile phone markets in the world. (m&c.com)