Airtel-Vodafone has selected Nokia Networks as the exclusive vendor for 4G network in the Channel Islands/UK. Nokia Networks will provide the operator with its 4G equipments as well as its professional services to roll out the service. Airtel-Vodafone, a partnership between two of the world’s leading telecoms companies expects 4G services in the island to be available in the first half on 2015.
The new deal follows on from Nokia Networks' major order from China Mobile, the world’s largest wireless operator for the deployment of its 4G TD-LTE technology.
Airtel-Vodafone’s CEO, Ian Campbell
Our 4G network will bring a level of speed and accessibility that will transform the way islanders access the internet, and it is vital that we have the very best infrastructure possible. Nokia Networks is a top-end European supplier and has extensive experience in implementing similar deployments with leading operators across the globe. We chose this vendor because we know that it has the reliability and level of expertise needed to execute this project in line with our expectations
