Infrastructure awards wrap-up: Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Huawei and more

The following list details this week’s infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available.
Cellular
–Madagascar: Zain Group has chosen Ericsson to expand its core network and GSM radio access network.
–Norway: TeliaSonera has chosen Ericsson and Huawei to provide commercial 4G/LTE network. The agreement calls for Ericsson to provide LTE equipment covering the capital city of Stockholm. Huawei will provide LTE base stations, core network and an operating support system as well as related services covering Oslo.
–Thailand: Total Access Communication Public Company Ltd. signed a framework agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks that calls for the company to help upgrade its network to third-generation technology. Nokia Siemens was one of two companies chosen for the upgrade project.
Wi-Fi
–United Kingdom: Meru Networks won a contract to provide an 802.11 wireless network for Kings Norton High School in Birmingham.
Miscellaneous
–Austria: Nokia Siemens Networks won a contract with T-Mobile Austria to manage the carrier’s mobile backhaul network.