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    Ericsson secures multi-billion-dollar RAN deal with Bharti Airtel

    By Ava YangDecember 6, 2024Updated:December 9, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Ericsson has secured a multi-billion-dollar deal with Bharti Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G RAN equipment, enhancing network coverage and capacity.
    • This deal strengthens Ericsson’s position in the Indian market and improves its financial outlook amid competition from Nokia and Samsung.

    What happened: Ericsson to expand Bharti Airtel’s 4G and 5G networks in multi-billion-dollar deal

    Ericsson has secured a multi-billion-dollar deal to deploy 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment for Bharti Airtel in India. This agreement, which echoes a similar deal made by rival Nokia last month, will see Ericsson provide centralized RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions aimed at expanding network coverage and capacity. The company will also upgrade the software on 4G radios already installed for Airtel to improve the customer experience. This deployment is expected to enhance Airtel’s ability to serve its customers with more reliable and faster connectivity as the company prepares to scale its 5G services.

    The deal is part of Ericsson’s strategy to strengthen its position in India, following a difficult market performance earlier in the year. Ericsson’s involvement in the deployment of next-generation network infrastructure will play a crucial role in supporting Bharti Airtel’s digital transformation efforts and 5G service rollout in the country.

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    Why it’s important

    This deal is a significant development for Ericsson, as it strengthens its market share in India, a key growth area for telecom vendors. Ericsson’s partnership with Bharti Airtel positions the company as a major player in India’s 5G rollout, providing essential technology for the country’s network upgrades. The deal is especially important as Ericsson faced a challenging market environment earlier in the year, and this new contract is expected to boost its financial performance in the coming quarters.

    In addition to securing a key position in India, Ericsson’s win underscores the growing competition among telecom vendors, with Nokia and Samsung also vying for contracts in the region. The deal with Bharti Airtel follows similar large-scale agreements, such as a $3.6 billion 4G equipment deal with Vodafone Idea, which should help bolster Ericsson’s revenue from the Indian market. This deal highlights the accelerating demand for 5G infrastructure in India and the strategic importance of vendors like Ericsson in helping telecom operators meet the needs of an expanding digital landscape.

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    Ava Yang

    Ava is a passionate inter reporter at BTW Media with a Master’s from the University of Leeds. She combines technical skills with creativity to share insights through analysis and storytelling. Contact her at a.yang@btw.media.

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