Unitech Wireless awards the Swedish telecom company a $500m deal, Indian media writes.

Ericsson AB, the world’s largest maker of wireless phone networks, has won a large order from Indian phone operator Unitech Wireless, according to The Economic Times. The deal is said to be worth 3.9 billion kronor ($500 million).

Unitech Wireless is a joint venture between Norwegian operator Telenor and Gurgaon-based realty firm Unitech.

The Swedish telecom company will for five years supply and manage all network equipment for Unitech Wireless’ rollout of mobile phone services in three telecom circles; the areas of Bihar, Eastern and Western Uttar Pradesh, a Unitech Wireless executive said, who asked not to be named, the Indian website writes.

Unitech Wireless has licenses to operate in all 22 telecom circles across India. Recently they signed a fiveyear contracts with French Alcatel-Lucent for about $150 million for Kerala and Orissa. They have also awarded a $225 million contract for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu circles to Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer Huwaei.

Nokia Siemens Networks was also front-runners for the contract that Ericsson won.