Ericsson has been selected by Indian operator Idea Cellular as the sole supplier of its GSM network in Mumbai , India . The parties have also entered a managed services partnership. Under the four-year agreement, Ericsson will supply radio access, microwave transmission, and core network equipment, including Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch Solution. Ericsson will also be responsible for network deployment and integration, as well as managed services including network and field operations. Rollout is planned to begin shortly, with commercial launch rescheduled for May 2008. Ericsson will also provide a real-time charging system for traditional telecom services and new multimedia services. The solution is part of Ericsson's end-to-end Revenue Management offering, helping operators improve marketing capabilities, reduce costs and provide users with spending control.
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