These vendors will plan, design, deploy and maintain 3G-HSPA (third generation, high speed packet access) networks in 13 telecom circles where the company has won 3G licences, Bharti Airtel said in a statement.
The company, however, did not state the deal value. While Bharti Airtel has awarded network contracts for seven 3G circles to Ericsson India, NSN would manage networks in three circles.
Chinese telecom equipment vendor Huawei Technologies has been introduced as the third partner for three circles.
3G offers high-speed mobile broadband services, enabling
The company said the three partners will play a catalyst role in enhancing customer experience and the data usage habits in the country.
Bharti Airtel had paid the highest Rs 12,295.46 crore (Rs 122.95 billion) for 3G spectrum (radio waves) in 13 circles.
The circles include lucrative metros like Delhi and Mumbai as well as other regions like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh (W), Rajasthan, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, North East, J&K and Assam.