Nokia deploying 5G equipment to support Vi’s 5G launch

Telecom gear maker Nokia announced on Wednesday that it is deploying its latest fifth-generation (5G) radio modules and baseband to support Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) upcoming 5G network launch.

By the end of March, Nokia plans to deliver over 60,000 technology sites and thousands of new 4G sites, said the Nokia statement. Additionally, the Finnish company stated that Vodafone Idea, having secured equity funding in recent quarters, is rapidly expanding its 4G network. Nokia said 2025 marks a significant milestone for Vi as it prepares its network for the launch of commercial 5G services in March.