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The Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel has selected Nokia’s CloudBand-based software products to power its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) network. Nokia stated that this network supports more than 110 million customers, making it the largest cloud-based VoLTE network in India and the world’s largest VoLTE service managed by Nokia. According to the Finnish telecom gear maker, the deployment of cloud-based VoLTE will enable Airtel to provide its mobile customers with faster, more reliable and cost-effective call connectivity. Nokia’s solution, which has been deployed to cover all 22 telecom service areas in India, uses commercial, off-the-shelf IT hardware with cloud-based Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). Nokia noted that cloud-native VNFs consume far less power and space compared to traditional 2G or 3G circuit-switched legacy cores. With Nokia’s VoLTE platform, Airtel will be able to reduce its 3G network traffic and use the freed-up spectrum to deploy 4G / LTE services for higher speeds…

5G

Vodafone to Launch 5G in 2025, Partners with Tech Giants

By Kamile Bigenyte October 18, 2024

Vodafone Idea is set to launch commercial 5G services by March 2025, entering the competitive field amidst Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio’s services started in 2022. Targeting 17 of India’s 22 telecom circles, Vi’s strategic approach involves upgrading 75,000 4G sites..

Telco Buzz

Ericsson’s India Wins Boost Telecom Growth, Market Dynamics

By Kamile Bigenyte October 16, 2024

Ericsson has achieved another significant VoIP milestone, securing a multi-billion-dollar contract with Bharti Airtel, reinforcing its presence in India’s telecom market. This aligns with recent collaborations with Vodafone Idea to enhance 4G and introduce 5G services.

$Singtel revealed that it has divested a fractional stake of 0.8% in Bharti Airtel to GQG Partners for a sum totalling $711 million.$

Market Watch

Singtel’s Shift From Telco to Techco: A Paradigm Shift in Telecommunications

By Kamile Bigenyte March 8, 2024

Singtel has made another divestment, selling a fractional 0.8% stake in India’s Bharti Airtel for approximately $711 million. It’s a part of Singtel’s ongoing strategy to transition from traditional telco operations to fully digital-based operations.

5G

Reliance Jio’s 5G Ambitions: Evaluating the Opportunities and Challenges

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 5, 2023

Securing a nearly $2 billion loan, Reliance Jio fortifies its ambition in the 5G arena. The funds will enhance Jio’s growth with the acquisition of leading-edge Nokia 5G equipment. Planning one of the fastest 5G rollouts, it’s further partnering with Samsung and Ericsson. Please note, success breeds competition and Bharti Airtel isn’t far behind.

Telco Buzz

Unpacking Telecom Giants’ Half-Year Results: Revenue Growth and Challenges

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 7, 2023

As Three UK reports a 4% revenue boost, courtesy of an expanded active customer base, its operations cost, inflated by 19%, outpaces earnings, hinting at potential sustainability issues. In a different landscape, Telecom Italia shows a 5.5% Q2 profit increase, largely on Brazil’s performance, though competitive pricing in Italy has forced a hefty debt, leading TIM to consider selling its landline grid. At the same time, BT Group sees an uptick in revenue by 4%, attributed to raised prices and improved customer satisfaction. Contrarily, US-based Qualcomm, hit by reduced consumer spending, anticipates a similar upcoming quarter, resulting in a sharp fall in share price. Meanwhile, Bharti Airtel highlights a 14.1% YoY revenue increase, fueled by its growing 4G and postpaid customer base.

5G

Vodafone Idea Expands 5G Network with Ericsson Partnership

By Kamile Bigenyte October 8, 2024

Vodafone Idea is enhancing their 4G network with Ericsson to introduce 5G in key Indian regions. Leveraging Ericsson’s advanced technology, Vodafone aims to modernize and expand, despite financial hurdles. Their $3.6 billion deal signifies a commitment to regaining market share by implementing robust digital infrastructure.

Telco Buzz

Vodafone Idea Inks $3.6B Deal with Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung

By Kamile Bigenyte September 24, 2024

Vodafone Idea has struck a $3.6 billion deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung to boost its 4G and 5G network capabilities over three years. This strategic move aims to expand 4G coverage and introduce 5G in select markets, enhancing their service offerings and network efficiency while meeting rising market demands.

Telco Buzz

Brookfield Acquires 76,000 Towers in $2.5B India Deal

By Kamile Bigenyte September 17, 2024

American Tower Corporation has completed the sale of its Indian operations to Data Infrastructure Trust for INR 210 billion ($2.5 billion). This significant move enhances DIT’s portfolio to 257,000 telecom sites, surpassing Indus Tower.

Broadband

India’s 5G Spectrum Auction Falls Short of Expectations

By Kamile Bigenyte June 27, 2024

India’s recent 5G spectrum auction concluded with disappointing results, generating significantly less revenue than anticipated. The auction ended after only seven rounds, raising INR113 billion ($1.35 billion), a stark contrast to the INR960 billion ($11.49 billion) reserve price set by the government.