Bharti Airtel Partners with Ericsson to Transition to 5G Standalone in India

The collaboration will enable Airtel to seamlessly transition to a commercially live, full-scale 5G Standalone network over time, bringing the high-end capabilities of 5G to their customers.

Highlights

  • Bharti Airtel partners with Ericsson to deploy 5G Core network solutions in India.
  • The move accelerates Airtel’s transition to a full-scale 5G Standalone (SA) network.
  • Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core will enable network slicing and API-driven monetisation.

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Bharti Airtel Partners with Ericsson for 5G Standalone Deployment in India
Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have expanded their long-standing partnership with a new collaboration to deploy Ericsson's 5G Core network solutions in India. This move will accelerate Airtel's transition to a full-scale 5G Standalone (SA) network, enhancing connectivity for millions of customers and enterprises, Bharti Airtel announced on February 25.

Also Read: Airtel Fully Ready With 5G SA FWA, Can Launch When Required: CEO




Airtel's 5G Monetisation Strategy

Ericsson's dual-mode 5G Core will enable Airtel to boost network capacity, support network slicing, and introduce new monetisation opportunities through API exposure. As part of the agreement, Ericsson will also deploy its Signaling Controller and 5G SA-enabled Charging and Policy solutions to strengthen Airtel's 5G monetisation strategy.

CTO of Bharti Airtel said: "This rollout will play a pivotal role in Airtel's long-term 5G strategy, boosting network capacity and enabling the delivery of innovative, differentiated services to customers."

The Head of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania and India, Ericsson, added: "This deployment is a significant step towards making Bharti Airtel's network 5G Standalone ready and future proof. Ericsson's dual-mode 5G core enables monetisation through network slicing-based services and network API exposure, unleashing new, innovative use cases for consumers and enterprises."

Also Read: Airtel Expands Network to Cover Over 89,000 Villages in India

25 Years of Partnership

In a joint statement, the companies said: "Ericsson is a longstanding Bharti Airtel connectivity partner with a close relationship spanning more than 25 years and covering every generation of mobile communications, including the award of Bharti Airtel's first 5G contract in India."

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