Bharti Airtel has awarded a $1.3 billion outsourcing contract to Ericsson for expanding and upgrading its network in 15 telecom circles, which will enable Bharti to set up a converged network and expand its coverage in rural India.

Bharti Airtel has awarded a $1.3 billion outsourcing contract to Ericsson for expanding and upgrading its network in 15 telecom circles, which will enable Bharti to set up a converged network and expand its coverage in rural India. Ericsson has won five network-outsourcing deals from Bharti since 2004.