Vodafone Idea (Vi) has finalized contracts worth USD 3.6 billion for 4G modernisation and 5G deployment with Nokia, Ericsson from Sweden, and South Korea’s Samsung, covering a three-year period. The capex program is aimed at expanding the 4G population coverage from 1.03 billion to 1.2 billion, launching 5G in key markets and capacity expansion in line with data growth.

Nov 13, 2024

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has finalized contracts worth USD 3.6 billion (around INR 30,000 crore) for 4G modernisation and 5G deployment with Nokia, Ericsson from Sweden, and South Korea’s Samsung, covering a three-year period.

The capex program is aimed at expanding the 4G population coverage from 1.03 billion to 1.2 billion, launching 5G in key markets and capacity expansion in line with data growth. Vi aims to strengthen its 4G operations and launch 5G networks in key cities across its 17 priority circles by March 2025.

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Nokia, as part of its recent equipment deal with Vodafone Idea (Vi), will deploy nearly 3,300 new sites by March 2025 to expand Vi’s 4G network in key circles. Additionally, Nokia will upgrade over 42,000 technology sites, and more than 25,000 spectrum expansions across Vi’s network.

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Jagbir Singh, CTO of Vodafone Idea, said, “We are working closely with Nokia, and other telecom companies to expand our 4G network coverage to 20 million addition population by March 2025. This will also enhance 4G network capacity by 25 percent, enabling us to offer superior customer experience in nine circles out of our 17 priority circles.”

Vi recently announced the launch of its 4G network in Lakshadweep.