Nokia selected by Vodafone Idea as key 4G and 5G partner in India

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Nokia selected by Vodafone Idea as a major 4G and 5G partner in India

Nokia and Vodafone idea to deploy 5G network in major Indian cities; The deal includes modernizing and expanding the 4G network.
Nokia will supply equipment from its energy-efficient AirScale portfolio, including the MantaRay SON solution for network optimization and automation.
Deal will provide premium connectivity to Vodafone Idea’s subscribers.

September 28, 2024
Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has been awarded a three-year agreement by Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to deploy 4G and 5G equipment. The agreement includes the modernization and expansion of VIL’s 4G network, of which Nokia is already a major supplier. The deployment will provide premium connectivity to 200 million VIL customers. Nokia will increase its market share and replace the incumbent supplier in Chennai and Andhra Pradesh, making it the largest supplier covering circles that generate more than 50% of VIL’s revenue. Implementation begins immediately.

The deal will see Nokia deploy equipment from its extensive, industry-leading 5G AirScale portfolio, powered by its low-power 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 deliver premium 5G capacity and coverage. Nokia will also modernize VIL’s existing 4G network with multi-band radios and baseband equipment, which can also support 5G.

VIL will also benefit from Nokia’s leading network optimization and automation platform, MantaRay SON. This uses self-configuring modules to improve network performance and efficiency and can be tailored and deployed to optimize specific software applications to address unique operational challenges. Nokia will also provide planning, implementation, integration and network optimization services.

Nokia is a long-term partner of VIL and has supported them in the rollout of its 2G, 3G, 4G and now 5G networks.

Akshaya Moondra, CEO of Vodafone Idea Limited, said: “We strive to provide our customers with the best 4G and 5G experience and this new deal with Nokia, who has been our partner since the beginning, will help us achieve that. 5G will provide seamless high-speed connectivity and greater capacity to support both citizens and businesses. This will also enable unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency across sectors, helping organizations thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.”

Tommi Uitto, president of mobile networks at Nokia, said: “Nokia is proud to be Vodafone Idea’s partner in the next phase of its network evolution. This continues our long-standing partnership spanning more than three decades and underlines their confidence in our technology portfolio. They will benefit from the very latest products and innovations from our industry-leading, energy-efficient AirScale portfolio that will provide their customers with top-quality capacity and connectivity. We look forward to working with Vodafone Idea on this exciting implementation.”

Resources and additional information
Web page: Nokia AirScale
Web page: Nokia Sustainability
Web page: MantaRay SON

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