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Vi partners with Nokia for 4G and 5G network expansion
What happened: Vi Taps Nokia for major backhaul upgrade Vodafone Idea (Vi) has signed a three-year deal with Nokia to upgrade its transport network in India. Vi will deploy Nokia’s 7750 Service Router (SR) and 7250 Interconnect Router (IXR) to enhance backhaul capacity and efficiency. Nokia will als…
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What happened: Vi Taps Nokia for major backhaul upgrade Vodafone Idea (Vi) has signed a three-year deal with Nokia to upgrade its transport network in India. Vi will deploy Nokia’s 7750 Service Router (SR) and 7250 Interconnect Router (IXR) to enhance backhaul capacity and…
Context
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has signed a three-year deal with Nokia to upgrade its transport network in India. Vi will deploy Nokia’s 7750 Service Router (SR) and 7250 Interconnect Router (IXR) to enhance backhaul capacity and efficiency. Nokia will also provide managed services, including planning, design, installation, and migration. The 7750 SR supports up to 230 Tbps full-duplex capacity and 800 Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring a scalable network, while the 7250 IXR enables multi-terabit interconnectivity across WANs, crucial for 4G expansion and 5G readiness.
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Analysis
Vi’s $6.6 billion investment aims to modernise its infrastructure following financial struggles. Its 4G capacity in Rajasthan has already increased by 36%, with 4,000 upgraded sites live. Opensignal’s latest 4G network experience report ranked Vi first in six key categories, including download/upload speeds and video streaming, highlighting the impact of its strategic investments. Also read: Nokia to upgrade Maxis data centers Also read: Nokia brings 4G to the Moon for South Pole mission
Key Points
- Vodafone Idea (Vi) signs a three-year deal with Nokia to upgrade its IP backhaul network.
- The upgrade aims to enhance network capacity, energy efficiency, and pave the way for 5G deployment.
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