Nokia and Vodafone Idea Partner to Enhance 4G and 5G Networks Across India
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- 30 Sep 2024
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Nokia has announced a new three-year agreement with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to roll out 4G and 5G equipment across India. This deal marks a significant milestone in the partnership between the two companies, with Nokia set to modernize and expand VIL's existing 4G network, providing enhanced connectivity to over 200 million VIL customers.
The agreement includes the modernization and expansion of VIL's existing 4G network, as well as the deployment of 5G equipment from Nokia's cutting-edge 5G AirScale portfolio, featuring energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology. Nokia will also replace the current vendor in the Chennai and Andhra Pradesh regions, becoming the largest supplier in areas that account for more than half of VIL's revenue.
Nokia will provide end-to-end services, including planning, deployment, integration, and network optimization, to ensure a seamless and efficient rollout of the 4G and 5G networks. The company's MantaRay SON platform will also be used to enhance network performance and efficiency, with customizable solutions tailored to address specific operational challenges.
The partnership is expected to provide numerous benefits, including enhanced connectivity, improved network performance, and increased innovation and efficiency across various sectors. With Nokia's cutting-edge 5G technology, VIL will be able to provide its customers with a best-in-class 4G and 5G experience, enabling seamless high-speed connectivity and increased capacity.
Akshaya Moondra, CEO of Vodafone Idea Limited, stated, "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." Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, expressed pride in Nokia's long-standing partnership with Vodafone Idea, emphasizing that their collaboration marks a new phase in the network evolution and reflects Vodafone Idea's continued trust in Nokia's technology portfolio.
The partnership between Nokia and Vodafone Idea is a significant development in the Indian telecom industry, marking a new phase in the network evolution. With Nokia's cutting-edge 5G technology and VIL's commitment to providing a best-in-class 4G and 5G experience, the two companies are poised to revolutionize the Indian telecom landscape.
