Press Release

Delhi, India - December 17, 2009

Tata Teleservices appoints Nokia Siemens Networks to provide future-proof

mobile backhaul network in India

Tata Teleservices Limited, the leading dual-technology telecom service operator with pan-
India presence, has appointed Nokia Siemens Networks to implement part of its next phase
transmission network. With this, Tata Teleservices is gearing up for the upcoming growth in
data traffic and enhancing IP capabilities of its existing mobile backhaul network.

"With subscribers increasingly demanding a new range of advanced services, we were

looking for a partner that could further strengthen the existing transport network to support
both voice and data in an efficient manner,” said A G Rao, president and chief technology
officer, Tata Teleservices Limited. “Nokia Siemens Networks’ future-proof hybrid connectivity
will enhance our existing transport network, providing the flexibility and scalability we need to
manage the accelerated growth in mobile broadband.”

Under the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will supply its market-leading FlexiHybrid
microwave radio to efficiently support both legacy Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) and
newer IP traffic on a single platform. The contract also includes the FlexiMetro radio for high
capacity and improved bandwidth efficiency, as well as FlexiHopper, a cost-optimized, low-
capacity microwave radio for connecting base stations. These three mobile backhaul
platforms provide fast wireless connections from base stations to the core of the Tata
Teleservices network.

Nokia Siemens Networks’ will also deploy its NetAct Operations Support Systems platform
for the efficient monitoring, management and optimization of the network to ensure high-
quality end-user services as well as its NetViewer suite for managing the microwave radio
networks. The full turnkey solution includes an array of services such as project
management, network planning, installation and commissioning. Nokia Siemens Networks
will continue to operate Tata Teleservices’ network under an existing Managed Services
contract.

“As the Indian mobile communication sector continues its relentless expansion and operators
invest in new infrastructure, it is imperative to keep costs in check,” said Urs Pennanen, head
of the Indian region at Nokia Siemens Networks. “Our IP transformation know-how will allow
Tata Teleservices to not only implement new capabilities in its network, but launch services
with a shorter time-to-market and an overall reduced cost of ownership.”

About Tata Teleservices

Tata Teleservices Limited is one of India’s leading private telecom service providers, having
a pan-India presence across all of India’s 22 telecom Circles. The company offers integrated
telecom solutions to its customers under the Tata Indicom, Tata DOCOMO, Photon and
Walky brands, and uses both the CDMA and GSM technology platform(s) for its wireless

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networks. Tata Teleservices Limited, along with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited,
operates in more than 325,000 towns and villages across the country. In November 2008,
Tata Teleservices entered into an agreement with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO,
and this transaction marks a key step in the strategic evolution of Tata Teleservices Limited.
Tata DOCOMO has so far launched GSM services in 15 telecom Circles, and the remaining
part of the country is also expected to be covered shortly. In December 2008, Tata
Teleservices announced a unique reverse equity swap strategic agreement between its fully-
owned telecom tower subsidiary—Wireless TT Info-Services Limited—and Quippo Telecom
Infrastructure Limited, thereby becoming the largest independent entity in this space. Tata
Teleservices’ bouquet of telephony services includes mobile services, wireless desktop
phones, public booth telephony and Wireline services.

For details, visit www.tatateleservices.com, www.tataindicom.com, and

www.tatadocomo.com.

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its
focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile,
fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including
consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is
one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services
companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland.
www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

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Sangita Sanju
Communications, India
Phone: +91 9811451254
e-mail: sangita.sanju@nsn.com

Tata Teleservices Limited

Shefali Jhaveri
e-mail: Shefali.jhaveri@tatatel.co.in

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