Airtel Set to Award New 4G, 5G Contracts to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung: Report

Nokia in Talks with Bharti Airtel for 5G Equipment Deal: Report
Bharti Airtel is reportedly set to award new multi-year contracts worth over USD 2 billion to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung to supply 4G and 5G radio network equipment. The operator, which is now looking to deepen its 4G and 5G coverage in key telecom circles, is experiencing increased data growth while also launching Standalone (SA) 5G services in the country, Moneycontrol reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Ericsson Multi-Billion Dollar Deal

According to a recent report, Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has already won a multi-billion-dollar contract from Bharti Airtel.

“The negotiations are done, and new renewal deals with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung will be signed in the coming days. These new renewed deals are for the long term. The size of these deals will cross USD 2 billion over the next few years,” a source close to the development said, according to the report.

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Ongoing Expansion with Vendor Partners

Ericsson and Nokia are ready to supply new equipment to Airtel in the coming weeks. Airtel’s expansion is part of its ongoing arrangements with network vendor partners, the report said, citing an Airtel source.

Airtel’s latest renewal comes just weeks after Vodafone Idea signed USD 3.6 billion equipment deals with all three vendors to expand its 4G network and gradually roll out 5G services.

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