Nokia Siemens Networks or NSN said it would commence the production of 3G equipment at its Oragadam facility near Chennai by May 2010, say media reports.
The company had set up the Oragadam facility in October last to manufacture mobile base station controller, microwave ratio and access line-card products, and other telecom equipment.
Presently, NSN produces telecom infrastructure products for 2G, but will augment or adjust its capacity to meet the demand for 3G equipment. The 3G auction slated to take place early next year.
The company earlier committed to invest Rs.300 crore in Oragadam facility over three years. It had already infused around Rs.215 crore, and plans to invest Rs.35 crore for the 3G production.
The company is also planning to make towers, which run on renewable energy, and is conducting field trials on using renewable energy for telecom infrastructure in rural areas.
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