Ericsson has been awarded a multi-year, multi-billion extension deal by Bharti Airtel to provide 4G and 5G RAN products and solutions for its India operations. The agreement includes the deployment of centralized RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions to enhance network coverage and capacity.
As part of the contract, Ericsson will upgrade the software of currently deployed 4G radios to improve customer experience.
“The strategic partnership with Ericsson to deploy the latest technology is a testament to Airtel’s pursuit of network excellence. 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.
“This partnership extension reflects our shared vision to build a robust 4G and 5G infrastructure for Bharti Airtel to serve the connectivity needs of its customer base – including the new 5G use cases as they emerge. We will work closely with Bharti Airtel to deliver great user experiences for their customers,” said Andres Vicente, Head of Ericsson South-east Asia, Oceania and India.
Ericsson currently powers 170 live 5G networks across more than 70 countries and has been recognized as a leader in the Frost Radar™ 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2024 for the fourth consecutive year. The company has also maintained its leadership position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G for four years running.
The partnership between Ericsson and Airtel spans over 25 years, covering every generation of mobile communications technology.
