Under the deal, Nokia will also modernize Airtel's existing 4G network with multiband radios and baseband equipment.

The partnership includes the integration of Nokia's MantaRay Network Management platform, which leverages AI-driven tools for intelligent network monitoring, digital deployment, and optimization.

On Wednesday, Telecom major Bharti Airtel announced that it had awarded the Finnish telecom technology company Nokia a multi-billion contract to use equipment from its 5G AirScale portfolio to improve Airtel’s network in India,

Finnish telecom equipment supplier Nokia on Wednesday said it had won a "multi-billion" dollar deal with India's Bharti Airtel for delivery of 4G and 5G equipment.

Finnish telecom company Nokia has signed a multi-year, multi-billion dollar contract with Bharti Airtel to provide 4G and 5G infrastructure across India. The agreement aims to enhance Airtel's network capabilities,

Nokia today confirmed it has been awarded a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension deal by Bharti Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G equipment across key Indian cities and states.

Besides the historic deal, Nokia also said that their partnership has recently reached new heights with the launch of green 5G initiatives, aimed at improving the energy efficiency of Airtel's overall network and carbon emission in line with the company's ambitious emission reducing target. — Internet

Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) shares are trading higher premarket on Wednesday. The company secured a multi-year, multi-billion USD contract extension with Bharti Airtel to deploy advanced 4G and 5G equipment across key regions in India.

"Nokia has been awarded a multi-year, multi-billion extension deal by Bharti Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G equipment across key Indian cities and states," the release said.