• Ericsson to manage Airtel’s 4G, 5G, FWA, and Network Slicing via advanced NOC operations.
• Partnership aims to meet rising data demands, enhancing customer experience in connected India.
• Builds on 25-year collaboration, follows 5G Core deal, and supports new revenue streams.

Bharti Airtel, a prominent global telecom player, teamed up with Ericsson for a long-term contract to look after its operations in India. This team-up will make use of Ericsson’s advanced Network Operations Centre to control 4G, 5G Non-Standalone, 5G Standalone, Fixed Wireless Access, Private Networks, and Network Slicing, as they look to expand FWA and Network Slicing across Canada.

“We are excited to enhance our strong collaboration with Ericsson as we pursue our goal of creating a future-ready network that delivers an exceptional experience for our customers. We believe that these innovative technologies will empower us to meet the growing data demands of consumers in a digitally connected India,” said Randeep Sekhon, CTO of Bharti Airtel.

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This agreement highlights Ericsson’s expertise in managed services and its dedication to delivering superior value to Airtel’s customers. “This milestone agreement with Bharti Airtel reinforces our commitment to helping Airtel deliver the best possible experience for its customers. By leveraging Intent-Based NOC Operations, we will enable Airtel to unlock wider service diversification to meet customer needs, thereby enabling new revenue opportunities for Airtel,” said Andres Vicente, Head of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania and India, Ericsson.

Building on a 25-year partnership, this deal follows Airtel’s recent collaboration with Ericsson on 5G Core to advance 5G technology. Airtel, serving over 550 million customers across 15 countries in India, Africa, and associate markets like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, continues to innovate. Recently, Airtel partnered with Google to offer Google One cloud storage, addressing device storage challenges.