For rolling out its 3G mobile services, BSNL has placed orders for 5 million lines with Ericsson.

or rolling out its 3G mobile services, BSNL has placed orders for F 5 million lines with Ericsson. BSNL expects to roll out services in about six months. Meanwhile, BSNL is likely to float an expression of interest for launching Wi-Max services in 16 telecom circles. The service provider has already selected US-based mobile Wi-Max solutions provider Soma Networks to roll out services in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.