Reliance Communications (RCOM) has selected eight technology providers for its Rs 700-800 billion contract to implement mobile number portability (MNP) across its network.

Reliance Communications (RCOM) has selected eight technology providers for its Rs 700-800 billion contract to implement mobile number portability (MNP) across its network. The companies are Tekelec, HP, Intec, Huawei, ZTE, Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent and Radio Telecom. According to the contract, HP will provide the gateway infrastructure for MNP implementation, Tekelec will provide the integration set-up that will enable RCOM to find the correct serving operator, Intec Telecom Systems will offer business support system solutions, and Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei and ZTE will set up the core network solution. Radio Telecom System will be RCOM’s IT partner. The project is divided into two phases ?? the initial phase, covering the metros and Category A circles, will be completed by December 2009, and the second phase, covering the remaining circles, will be completed by March 2010.