Ericsson wins billion-dollar deal from Bharti Airtel for India operations
NEW DELHI New Delhi: Telecom giant Ericsson on Wednesday said it has been awarded a multi-billion dollar deal by Bharti Airtel to power 4G and 5G expansion for its operations in India.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, helping customers with wider coverage and increased capacity on the network.It will also undertake software upgrades of its existing 4G radios, improving customer experience, Ericsson said in a statement.
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“This deployment will enable us to further improve the speed, reliability and coverage of our network, ensuring a great experience for our customers,” Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon said.As a global leader in 5G, Ericsson currently powers 170 live 5G networks in over 70 countries. The company has been a trusted connectivity partner for Airtel for over 25 years, supporting every generation of mobile communications.
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Andres Vicente, Head of Ericsson South-East Asia, Oceania and India, said this partnership expansion reflects our shared vision to build a robust 4G and 5G infrastructure for Bharti Airtel to meet the connectivity needs of its customer base – “including new 5G use cases as they emerge. We will work closely with Bharti Airtel to deliver the best user experience to their customers.” Also Read – Tata Punch to Kia Sonet: Top 5 budget cars with sunroof
This partnership also underlines Ericsson and Airtel’s shared commitment to building an advanced digital ecosystem in India. According to the latest report by Ericsson Mobility, 5G subscriptions in India are projected to reach around 970 million by the end of 2030, accounting for 74 per cent of mobile subscriptions. According to the report, the number of 5G subscribers is projected to exceed 270 million by the end of this year, accounting for 23 per cent of total mobile subscribers in the region. The report said that the average monthly usage per smartphone in India is the highest at 32 GB, which is expected to increase to 66 GB by 2030.
