Nokia is providing technology to help Idea Cellular to roll out 4G/LTE in three key Indian telecom circles.
Under the agreement, Idea Cellular will deploy Nokia’s unique Single RAN technology - which enables simultaneous 2G/3G/4G operation on one platform - across Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Kerala.
Nokia will also support modernisation and expansion of Idea Cellular’s core network and operational support systems to support the 4G LTE rollout, along with professional services for network deployment, network planning and optimisation, system integration and supervisory managed services support.
Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director, Idea Cellular, said, “We were looking for a solution which can support multiple radio technologies simultaneously on a single platform. We found it in Nokia’s Single RAN solution, complemented by its energy-efficient and flexible site solutions.”
Furthermore, Nokia will enable Idea Cellular to modernise and expand its current 2G and 3G radio access networks and core network infrastructure, spread across six 2G circles and four 3G circles where Nokia equipment has been deployed in Idea Cellular’s network.
Sandeep Girotra, Head of India Market, Nokia, said, “As Idea Cellular’s preferred technology partner in 2G, 3G, and now in 4G, we will continue to support them by providing new technologies and capabilities for superior network quality.”
