Vodafone Idea inks network deal worth ₹14K cr with Ericsson

Under the contract, the Swedish networks vendor will deploy its energy-efficient and lightweight Ericsson Radio System products such as mid-band Enormous MIMO antenna-integrated radios to make sure best-in-class network performance in the Vi network.

Vi’s CEO Akshaya Moondra said teaming up with Ericsson would certainly allow the telco to modernise its 4G network and quickly release a world-class 5G network. “5G implementation will certainly enable us to effortlessly manage expanding data traffic on the Vi network, offer safe and secure and trustworthy connection while boosting the client experience from the network.”

Last month, Vi had closed its initial 4G-cum-5G equipment procurement handle Finland’s Nokia and Monday’s handle Ericsson is the 2nd contract. Experts said that over the past few weeks Ericsson and South Korea’s Samsung were locked in a fierce battle that resulted in the Swedish vendor landing the plum 4G/5G equipment supply contract from Vi for Delhi. The particular Vi-Samsung tools offer is yet to be revealed.

Vodafone Concept (Vi) indicators a 14,000 crore manage Ericsson to acquire 4G and 5G devices over three years. Ericsson will supply base stations for essential regions and improve Vi’s 4G and 5G services, helping the telco enhance network efficiency and competitiveness against major competitors.

“With Ericsson’s innovative modern technology, we intend to encourage Vi to supply quickly, trustworthy, and scalable 5G services for its clients,” Andres Vicente, Ericsson’s head of market area Southeast Asia, Oceania and India, claimed in a statement.

The most up to date contract with Ericsson is part of Vi’s lately introduced plans to purchase $3.6 billion (read: 30,000 crore) of 4G and 5G devices from Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung over a three-year span to reinforce its 4G operations and present 5G networks in essential cities throughout its 17 top priority circles. The relocation noted a substantial action from Vi to boost its competitiveness out there versus larger rivals, Dependence Jio and Bharti Airtel, and additionally stem client losses.

“Ericsson will upgrade 4G and deploy 5G throughout the Indian telecommunications circles it already powers for Vi. On top of that, it will provide 4G and 5G solutions in the telecom circles of Delhi, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, consequently increasing its footprint and market show to Vi substantially,” the Swedish gear maker said in a statement Monday.