New Delhi, Dec 4
Telecommunications giant Ericsson on Wednesday said it has been awarded a multi-billion, 4G and 5G extension deal by Bharti Airtel for its India operations.
As part of the multi-year deal for 4G and 5G RAN products and solutions, Ericsson will deploy centralised 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, it said in a statement.
“This deployment will enable us to further improve the speed, reliability, and coverage of our network, ensuring an exceptional experience for our customers,” said Randeep Sekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel.
As a global leader in 5G, Ericsson currently powers 170 live 5G networks in more than 70 countries. The company has been a trusted connectivity partner for Airtel for over 25 years, supporting every generation of mobile communications.