Nokia wins broadband deal from South India’s AirFiber Networks

Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia has bagged a broadband solutions deal with internet service provider (ISP) AirFiber Networks, which offers services in Bangalore and Tamil Nadu in South India. The deployment will start in April and will be completed over the next few months.

The ISP will use Nokia’s broadband solution to launch high speed data services and expand its network to better serve its subscribers.

“We are excited to work with AirFiber Networks in helping them set up a best-in-class fiber network to provide the latest and innovative services to their subscribers. Our industry-leading GPON solution will allow AirFiber Networks to launch new premium and innovative services and enhance its services’ overall quality, thereby helping them attract new subscribers,” Vinish Bawa, Head of Emerging Business, Nokia India, said in a statement.

Nokia said that its Gigabit Passive Optical Networking (GPON) solution will enable AirFiber Networks to provide high-speed broadband services in Bangalore and underpenetrated areas across the state of Tamil Nadu, aiming to reach over 100,000 subscribers in a year.

Once deployed, AirFiber Networks’ subscribers will be able to access networks for remote working, and other services over broadband connection such as remote education and healthcare.

Nokia’s GPON solution includes both network and customer premise equipment. Nokia will also provide Network Management Services to ensure timely and efficient execution of the project.

Sasidev MG, Director, AirFiber Networks, said fast broadband has become a lifeline as learning and businesses have moved online.” We are committed to providing resilient and world-class broadband services to our subscribers. Nokia is a global technology leader, and we are confident that its solution and expertise will help us address the growing and evolving needs of our subscribers.”