Nokia selected by Vodafone Idea as 4G and 5G partner in India
Nokia has been awarded a three-year deal by Vodafone Idea (Vi) to deploy its 4G and 5G equipment in India. The agreement includes the modernisation and expansion of Vi’s 4G network, of which Nokia is already a major supplier.
Nokia will deploy equipment from its 5G AirScale portfolio, powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark system-on-chip technology. This includes base stations, baseband units and the latest generation of Habrok Massive MIMO radios. These are designed for easy deployment and will deliver premium 5G capacity and coverage. Nokia will also modernise Vi’s existing 4G network with multiband radios and baseband equipment, which can also support 5G.
The deployment will deliver premium connectivity to over 200 million Vi customers, with Nokia set to replace the incumbent vendor in Chennai and Andhra Pradesh. Vi will also benefit from Nokia’s network optimisation and automation platform, MantaRay SON, which uses self-configuring modules to boost network performance and efficiency and can be tailored to optimise specific software applications to address unique operational challenges.
“We are committed to providing a best-in-class 4G and 5G experience to our customers and this new deal with Nokia, who has been our partner since the beginning, will help us to deliver that,” said Akshaya Moondra, CEO of Vodafone Idea. “5G will bring seamless high-speed connectivity and increased capacity supporting citizens and enterprises alike. This will also enable unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency across various sectors, empowering organisations to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.”
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, added, “Nokia is proud to be Vodafone Idea’s partner in the next stage of its network evolution. This is a continuation of our long-term partnership that has lasted for over three decades and highlights their trust in our technology portfolio. They will benefit from the very latest products and innovations from our industry-leading, energy-efficient AirScale portfolio that will bring premium quality capacity and connectivity to their customers. We look forward to working with Vodafone Idea on this exciting deployment.”
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