Ericsson deploys 1 lakh Massive MIMO 5G radios for Bharti Airtel

NEW DELHI: Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has deployed 1 lakh Massive MIMO 5G radios for India’s second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel across 12 circles within 500 days.

Airtel has deployed the energy-efficient Ericsson Radio System products and solutions from Ericsson’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and MINI-LINK (microwave) mobile transport portfolios.

“The successful deployment of 100,000 Ericsson 5G radios demonstrates our shared commitment to innovation, speed, and service quality. We remain dedicated to supporting Airtel in delivering a superior 5G experience to customers across India,” said Nunzio Mirtillo, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania & India.