Nokia announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Ishan Technologies Private Limited, an Indian internet service provider, to enhance broadband services in Gujarat and Maharashtra. As part of the collaboration, Nokia will deploy its solutions, including the Altiplano Software-Defined Access Network (SDAN) solution, Broadband Network Gateway (BNG), Data Center Fabric, and IP/MPLS transport networks, to deliver high-speed internet to retail and enterprise customers.
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Infrastructure Modernisation
According to Nokia, the upgraded network will automate service activation and provisioning, enabling faster rollout of new services, reducing operational costs, and enhancing customer experiences. This modernisation initiative will support demand for cloud-based services and future-proof Ishan Technologies' infrastructure to meet rising bandwidth requirements.
Key Technologies Deployed by Nokia
Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy its Lightspan DF-16GM Optical Line Terminals (OLTs), dual-band Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), 7250 IXR routers, and 7220 IXR Data Center Fabric to enhance core and transport networks. Data centers in Mumbai and Chennai will also be upgraded with Nokia’s equipment, supported by the Altiplano Access Platform and Network Service Platform (NSP). Additionally, Nokia will conduct training programs to enable Ishan’s team to independently manage and maintain the solutions.
Director and CMO at Ishan Technologies, said: "Our enhanced infrastructure will benefit our 256,000 subscribers, introducing gigabit broadband services for the small and medium enterprises and corporate customers. With Nokia's advanced solutions, we are enhancing our network capabilities to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet services today and beyond."
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Drive Digital Transformation across India
Head of Emerging Business for Network Infrastructure at Nokia India, said: "Our partnership underscores Nokia's commitment to driving digital transformation across India. The deployment of our advanced solutions will enable Ishan to unlock new capabilities and deliver next-generation broadband services to retail and enterprise users.
"We are delighted to provide our high-capacity, silicon-based 7750 BNG, 400G-ready transport routers, Data Center Fabric, and NSP to support a robust, high-uptime network. Nokia's end-to-end SDAN solution is changing the game for how service providers operate their networks. With the cloud-optimised platform that we have delivered, they will be able to efficiently unlock new use cases and meet the evolving needs of India's digital economy."
