Both technology bigwigs including Ericsson, the world’s top mobile network gear maker, and Nokia, the largest cellphone maker, have decided to become mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in India.

The companies said that they would shortly start their mobile service in the Indian market.

During the last month (Feb 2009), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has given its nod to the recommendation of the Telecoms Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for authorizing MVNOs.

Ericsson has made announcement about the launching of the world’s initial LTE (Long Term