Bharti Airtel News / Airtel gave billion dollar contract to Nokia, know the important details

Bharti Airtel has awarded Nokia a billion-dollar contract to install 4G and 5G equipment. Nokia will install base stations and radio devices with energy-efficient 'ReefShark technology'. This agreement will make Airtel's network environmentally friendly while providing a better 5G experience to customers.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Nov 20, 2024, 06:30 PM
Bharti Airtel News: India's leading telecom company Bharti Airtel has signed a multi-year and multi-billion dollar deal with Finland's leading telecom equipment maker Nokia. Under this deal, Nokia will install 4G and 5G network equipment in major cities and states of India. The agreement was announced in an official statement issued on Wednesday, stating that this partnership will be helpful in upgrading Airtel's network and preparing it for the future.

Scope and technical aspects of the deal

Under this deal, Nokia will use its 5G AirScale portfolio. This will include state-of-the-art equipment such as base stations, baseband units and massive MIMO radios. All of these will be powered by Nokia's energy-efficient ReefShark system-on-chip technology, which promises better performance and lower energy consumption.

This move by Airtel will not only improve the network but will also provide better coverage, faster speeds and more stability to customers. Nokia's multiband radio and baseband device will also upgrade the existing 4G network and make it 5G compatible.

New experience for customers

Airtel users will get the best 5G experience through Nokia devices. This agreement will provide exceptional capacity and coverage to Airtel's network. Nokia's multiband radio and baseband devices will also be compatible with 4G networks, further improving network performance.

Commitment to the environment

Bharti Airtel called this deal an important step towards environmentally friendly network expansion. Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the company, said, "Our strategic partnership with Nokia will future-proof Airtel's network infrastructure and provide unparalleled user experience to customers. Also, it will create a network that is environmentally responsible."

Big opportunity for Nokia

Nokia President and CEO Pekka Lundmark called this agreement a big opportunity for the company to strengthen its hold in India. He said, "This deal will not only strengthen our presence in India, but will also further strengthen our long-term relationship with Airtel."

Big step towards 5G expansion in India

This deal will play an important role in the rapid expansion of 5G networks in India. Airtel aims to provide fast and reliable connectivity not only in big cities but also in rural areas using 5G networks.

Conclusion

This deal between Airtel and Nokia will prove to be a major milestone in the Indian telecom industry. It will not only take India ahead in the technological field but will also set a new standard in energy efficient and eco-friendly network construction.

This partnership of Airtel and Nokia is set to usher in a new era of digital connectivity in India.