More than 44 percent of state-owned BSNL’s mobile network equipment comes from Chinese firm ZTE and 9 percent from Huawei, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Responding to a question about the market share of Chinese companies ZTE and Huawei in India, State Minister for Communications Sanjay Dhotre said that the government does not keep data on Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers.
Based on information gathered from telecom operators, Dhotre said that Reliance Jio Infocomm has not implemented any telecommunications equipment from ZTE and Huawei to provide services.
“Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) owns 44.4% of its mobile network equipment from M / s ZTE and 9% from M / s Huawei. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has 10% of its mobile network equipment China’s mobile network equipment manufacturers, “Dhotre said in a written response to the Rajya Sabha. “Telecommunications service providers (TSP) acquire and deploy telecommunications equipment from providers based on their techno-commercial interests, provided they comply with the security provisions given in the license. Therefore, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) it does not keep that data. ” Dhotre said.
The minister shared that Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) follows a multi-vendor strategy to procure equipment for different requirements in its network and has always adhered to the various security-related requirements imposed on it by DoT notifications.
“Bharti Airtel Limited (BAL) uses telecommunications equipment from various supplier partners, including Indian, American, European and Chinese in the different network, radio, core and transport domains, and follows a multi-vendor approach for their networks to build networks solid and secure. “Dhotre said.
He said there are comprehensive security conditions as part of the existing License Agreement for telecom service providers to address security issues.
The minister also clarified that the DoT has not issued any orders regarding providing the source code for security testing.
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