FASTTAKES: One97, Nokia Siemens, UTStarcom

India’s One97 Communications plans to set up a 3G telecom and technology laboratory in cooperation with Hewlett-Packard. One97 said the research lab is powered by HP’s solutions which enable deployment of next-gen voice and video messaging, portals and enhanced interactive services.

Nokia Siemens Networks wins a GSM network expansion and services contract with Heilongjiang MCC. Under the deal, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide GSM base stations and base station controllers to Heilongjiang.

UTStarcom secures a deal to provide IPTV solutions to digital video firm Optibase. UTStarcom will integrate Optibase’s IPTV encoding platforms with its own IPTV solutions, which will then be deployed in India.