New Delhi , May 3 (PTI) Telecom gear firm Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL) and Vanu India have jointly bagged a telecom network rollout project worth Rs 579 crore in the northeast region from state-run firm BSNL.

"The contract to HFCL covers products and services worth Rs 579 crore. The scope of the project includes surveying, planning, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance for five years of radio access network," HFCL and Vanu India said in a joint statement.

The network deployment will include installation of 924 solar powered base transceiver station (BTS) sites manufactured by HFCL using Vanu India's technology in rural parts of northeast region.

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