Vodafone Idea 5G rollout: Ericsson to deploy network in 8 circles

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has got the contract from Vodafone Idea to deploy 5G-ready LTE equipment across eight circles in the country. The company did not share financial details of the three-year deal.

However, sources in Vodafone Idea said that all the eight circles have been with Ericsson earlier also and as the contract expired, the company decided to renew it.

But it was done after issuance of a new request for proposal, meaning other network players also got a chance to bid. However, Ericsson emerged the winner and got the contract.

The equipment provided by Ericsson is 5G-ready which means whenever the operator wants to launch 5G services, it can be seamlessly upgraded and the cost will be much less.