Ericsson says that it has been selected by Bouygues Telecom to transform its existing GSM and WCDMA radio networks in order to improve network performance as data traffic increases and more people move into French cities.

The contract also calls for rollout of LTE coverage, combined with a comprehensive package of services ranging from design, integration, rollout, to customer support.

This multi-year project has already begun and will be based on Ericsson RBS 6000 multi-standard equipment for the populous regions Île de France, Centre-Alpes and Méditerranée.

The company described the contract as a "major" one, but did not offer timeline or financial details.