Nokia, Ericsson seek revisions in BSNL’s 5G tender to enter the race

Telecom gear makers Nokia and Ericsson have urged state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) to tweak its norms, enabling them to participate in the recently issued 5G tender, according to informed sources.

The same assumes significance as similar to 4G, BSNL will be launching its 5G services using indigenously developed technology. However, the tender’s condition restricts global players like Ericsson and Nokia from participating.