Mavenir emerges as top contender to provide 4G core to BSNL; gets shortlisted by state-run ITI

NEW DELHI: Texas-based Mavenir has emerged as the main contender to provide 4G core technology to state-run telecom operator, BSNL, through ITI Limited which has selected the OpenRAN major following an open request for proposals (RFPs) for technology vendor selection.

State-run ITI already enjoys a 20% reservation in telco’s 4G tender, as a part of a policy initiative. It already has non-commercial tie-up Tejas Networks as well as system integrators – Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to deploy core and radio network for BSNL.

However, Mavenir’s selection didn’t go well with a section of home-bred companies and international vendors. They have now sought clarification from BSNL about bidding rules for local and international vendors.