# Nokia Secures Major 3-Year Deal to Power Vodafone Idea’s 4G and 5G Expansion in India

URL: https://technosports.co.in/nokia-major-3-year-deal-vodafone-idea/  
Published: 2024-09-28  
Updated: 2024-09-28  
Author: Raunak Saha

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[Nokia](https://www.nokia.com/) has announced a significant three-year partnership with **Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL)** to deploy advanced 4G and 5G equipment, enhancing connectivity for over 200 million VIL customers. This deal not only strengthens Nokia’s position as a key supplier for VIL but also sees it expand its market share by replacing existing vendors in high-revenue regions like **Chennai** and **Andhra Pradesh**—which account for over 50% of VIL’s total revenue.

## **Nokia selected by Vodafone Idea as major 4G and 5G partner in India**

The deployment will kick off immediately, utilizing Nokia’s cutting-edge **5G AirScale** technology, powered by the energy-efficient **ReefShark System-on-Chip**. The equipment rollout will include base stations, baseband units, and **Habrok Massive MIMO radios** to deliver exceptional 5G capacity and coverage. As part of the agreement, Nokia will also modernize VIL’s existing 4G infrastructure with multiband radios that are 5G-ready.

Additionally, VIL will leverage **Nokia’s MantaRay SON** platform, an automation and network optimization solution designed to boost network performance and operational efficiency. Nokia will handle everything from network planning and deployment to integration and optimization.

### CEO Reactions:

Akshaya Moondra, CEO of Vodafone Idea, emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering world-class 4G and 5G services:

> “This partnership with Nokia will bring seamless high-speed connectivity and enable innovation and efficiency across various sectors.”

Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at [Nokia](https://technosports.co.in/tag/nokia/), also expressed pride in continuing the decades-long partnership:

> “We’re excited to support Vodafone Idea with our energy-efficient AirScale technology, ensuring premium quality and connectivity for their customers.”

This strategic deal marks another milestone in Nokia’s long-term relationship with VIL, which dates back over 30 years, covering multiple generations of mobile technology from 2G to now 5G.