Airtel extends pact with Ericsson for deployment of 5G-ready radio network

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel has extended its contract with Ericsson for deployment of 5G-ready radio network, a statement said on Wednesday.

The Made-in-India 5G-ready Ericsson Radio System products is expected to enhance the network experience of Airtel customers, the statement said but did not disclose the size of the renewed multi-year contract.

“Bharti Airtel…and Ericsson have strengthened their long-standing partnership with a renewed multi-year contract to supply and deploy 5G-ready radio and transport solutions from Ericsson,” the statement by Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson said.

The extension of contract comes after announcement of a renewed pan-India managed services contract in July this year, and marks another milestone in the companies’ 25-year partnership.