Airtel Awards Ericsson a Multi-Year, Multi-Billion Dollar 4G and 5G Extension Deal for its India....
Ericsson announced that it has won a multi-year, multi-billion
dollar extension deal from Bharti Airtel for 4G and 5G RAN products and
solutions.
As per the new contract, Ericsson will deploy centralized RAN
and Open RAN-ready solutions for network transformation, which will help
customers with wider coverage and the enhanced capacity on the network.
Ericsson will also undertake the software upgrade of its
current deployed 4G radios thereby enhancing the customer experience.
Randeep Sekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel, said, "The strategic
partnership with Ericsson to deploy the latest technology is a testament to
Airtel's pursuit of network excellence. This deployment will enable us to
further improve the speed, reliability and coverage of our network, ensuring an
exceptional experience for our customers."
Andres Vicente, Head of Ericsson South-east Asia, Oceania and
India, said, "This partnership extension reflects our shared vision to
build a robust 4G and 5G infrastructure for Bharti Airtel to serve the connectivity
needs of its customer base, including the new 5G use cases as they emerge. We
will work closely with Bharti Airtel to deliver great user experiences for
their customers."
As a global leader in 5G, Ericsson currently powers 170 live
5G networks in more than 70 countries. Ericsson's technology leadership is
recognized by independent analysts such as Frost Radar 5G Network
Infrastructure Market 2024, where Ericsson was ranked as the leader for the
fourth consecutive year. Ericsson has also been positioned as a leader in the
Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G for the fourth year in a row.
Ericsson has been a trusted connectivity partner for Airtel
for over 25 years, supporting every generation of mobile communications. This
partnership underscores Ericsson and Airtel's shared commitment to building an
advanced digital ecosystem in India.
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