Ericsson secures multi-billion-dollar deal extension with Bharti Airtel for 4G, 5G network expansion

NEW DELHI: Ericsson has signed a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension deal with Bharti Airtel to supply 4G and 5G RAN (Radio Access Network) products and solutions for its operations in India.

As part of the agreement, Ericsson will deploy centralised RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions to transform Airtel’s network, enhancing both coverage and capacity. Additionally, existing 4G radios will be upgraded to improve the overall customer experience.