Ericsson secures multi-year 4G and 5G deal with Bharti Airtel

Ericsson has secured a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension deal with Bharti Airtel to supply advanced 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and solutions.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will deploy centralized RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions, driving network transformation to deliver broader coverage and increased capacity for Airtel customers. Additionally, the contract includes upgrading the software on existing 4G radios, further enhancing the user experience by improving network performance and efficiency.

Randeep Sekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel, said, “The strategic partnership with Ericsson to deploy the latest technology is a testament to Airtel's pursuit of network excellence. This deployment will enable us to further improve the speed, reliability, and coverage of our network, ensuring an exceptional experience for our customers.”                     

Andres Vicente, Head of Ericsson South-east Asia, Oceania and India, said, “This partnership extension reflects our shared vision to build a robust 4G and 5G infrastructure for Bharti Airtel to serve the connectivity needs of its customer base – including the new 5G use cases as they emerge. We will work closely with Bharti Airtel to deliver great user experiences for their customers.”

As a global leader in 5G, Ericsson currently powers 170 live 5G networks in more than 70 countries. Ericsson’s technology leadership is recognized by independent analysts such as Frost Radar 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2024, where Ericsson was ranked as the leader for the fourth consecutive year. Ericsson has also been positioned as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G for the fourth year in a row.