Nokia wins multi-year IP backhaul upgrade deal from Vodafone Idea for 4G, 5G capacity

New Delhi: Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia has won a new three-year deal from Vodafone Idea (Vi) to upgrade the telco’s IP backhaul network to enhance capacity for 4G and 5G networks.

In a joint statement Thursday, Nokia said it will deploy its IP/MPLS solutions across multiple circles to enable Vi to cater to demand for data-hungry services such as artificial intelligence (AI), immersive gaming, continued need for business video conferencing and access to digital services.