Bharti Airtel is partnering with Nokia Networks to enhance its 3G network in the Mumbai, West Bengal and Bihar telecom circles using Nokia’s latest Single RAN (radio access network) Advanced platform. The contract includes an 'India-first' dual band, dual carrier 3G network implementation, refarming its 900 MHz spectrum to complement Mumbai’s existing 3G network on 2100 MHz to enable higher throughput and thus improved 3G services for Bharti Airtel’s customers.
According to Nokia, the multi-standard radio platform also supports Bharti Airtel in its TD-LTE rollout and pave the way to FDD-LTE in the near future. In addition, Nokia Networks will deploy its Flexi Lite Base Station, a small all-in-one base station optimized for indoor and outdoor micro-cell deployments to provide the best coverage in densely crowded areas. Nokia will also supply its extremely compact, highly scalable and flexible multi-technology, all-IP multicontroller RNC (mcRNC).
Abhay Savargaonkar, Director Network Services Group, Bharti Airtel
As a brand committed to enrich lives, we continue to offer innovative data services like One Touch Internet, Re 1 entertainment store et al empowering millions across the country to leverage the power of mobile internet on our smartphone network. The association with Nokia is in line with this and will enable millions of customers to experience an enhanced 3G network in these circles.
Sandeep Girotra, Vice President and Head of India region, Nokia Networks
This deal bolsters our long-term partnership with Bharti Airtel, and we are committed to helping the operator provide further improved mobile broadband experience for its customers. While Nokia’s Single RAN Advanced platform will ensure a reliable 3G mobile broadband connectivity, our comprehensive services will ensure smooth deployment.
