Nokia wins multi-year IP backhaul upgrade deal from Vodafone Idea for 4G, 5G capacity

New Delhi: Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia has won a new three-year deal from Vodafone Idea (Vi) to upgrade the telco's IP backhaul network to enhance capacity for 4G and 5G networks.

In a joint statement Thursday, Nokia said it will deploy its IP/MPLS solutions across multiple circles to enable Vi to cater to demand for data-hungry services such as artificial intelligence (AI), immersive gaming, continued need for business video conferencing and access to digital services.

"This collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering superior connectivity and services to our customers," Jagbir Singh, chief technology officer (CTO) at Vodafone Idea, said in the statement.


The deployment will improve Vodafone Idea's core, aggregation and access layers to create a robust and scalable network that can handle the increasing data traffic and deliver superior connectivity for both mobility and enterprise services, the companies said.

"Our innovative IP/MPLS portfolio, in-depth understanding of 4G and 5G requirements and trusted performance across all network domains will ensure a high-performance network that delivers exceptional customer experiences for Vodafone Idea," said Prashant Malkani, head of network infrastructure at Nokia India.

The companies did not disclose the deal's financial details.