Vodafone Idea signs next-generation LTE rollout deal with Nokia to improve coverage and deliver superior data experience
March 18 2019 - 8:23AM
- Nokia's best-in-class equipment and professional services will
be used to expand the operator's future-ready LTE network and
provide overall improved network experience to subscribers
18 March 2019
New Delhi, India - Vodafone Idea Limited has partnered with
Nokia to roll out its next generation, future ready LTE network
across multiple service areas. As part of the agreement, Nokia will
deploy state-of-the art telecom equipment, including Single RAN
Advanced, massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and small
cells. These deployments will enable Vodafone Idea subscribers to
enjoy higher-bandwidth applications and services.
Nokia's Single RAN solution will enable Vodafone Idea Ltd. to
simplify its network installation and management. The deployment of
massive MIMO technology will enhance capacity and speed. Further,
the installation of Nokia's small cells will supplement operator's
macro network and ensure improved coverage and capacity, both
indoors and outdoors, in line with the HetNet architecture to
enable their next generation networks.
Vodafone Idea Limited is also deploying Dynamic Spectrum Sharing
(DSR) to make the most productive use of the spectrum and is
extensively utilizing UBR radios to further lower opex per site and
ease the deployment challenges.
Vishant Vora, CTO, Vodafone Idea Ltd. said, "Vodafone
Idea is undertaking the world's biggest telecom network integration
in India and creating India's most advanced, secure and
cost-efficient network. Extensive use of UBRs, DSRs, m-MIMOs and
HetNets are key to our plan in this integration exercise, and we
are very happy to partner with Nokia to deploy these futuristic,
next generation technologies to prepare a future-proof network for
the digital era."
Sanjay Malik, Senior Vice President and Head of India, at
Nokia, said: "We are thrilled to partner with Vodafone Idea on
this crucial initiative to expand their LTE network and ensure it
is future ready for 5G. Their subscribers will experience a
much-improved mobile broadband network and will be able to enjoy
high-bandwidth consuming applications and services. Our
field-proven equipment and world-class professional services will
together ensure that Vodafone Idea's subscribers experience the
best-in-class network."
Overview of the solution part of the deployment:
- Massive MIMO uses two transmit and two receive antennas to
double the capacity
- Nokia Single RAN Advanced simplifies networks making it easier
for the service provider to install and maintain networks
- Small cells help service providers to cost-effectively enhance
capacity and coverage
- Nokia Professional services help in the efficient
implementation, planning and program management of the
deployment
Did you know?
Nokia Single RAN Advanced solution can cut an operator's base
station site's carbon dioxide emissions by 70% and total cost of
ownership by 30% when compared to an LTE overlay solution.
Resources:
- Web page: Massive MIMO
- Web page: Single RAN Advanced
- Web page: Small cells
- Web page: The world of small cells
- Web page: Small cells and femto cells
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