Bharti Airtel on Wednesday picked Nokia Siemens Networks to build and operate its TDLTE
(time division duplex long-term evolution) network in Maharashtra. The deal will help Airtel roll out its TD-LTE network in the 2.3 GHz frequency band on the broadband wireless access (BWA) platform. The company didn’t give the size of the deal.
TD-LTE is a 4G mobile broadband technology that delivers instant internet access and can support video streaming and high-definition video conferencing. “When the services are rolled out later this year, Bharti Airtel subscribers in Maharashtra will have a much improved experience in using bandwidth-intensive applications, with more consistent network coverage and faster response times,” the company said. When it becomes operational, Bharti Airtel will become the first operator to launch commercial TD-LTE services in the country.
“Data will be the main thrust in India over the next five years, as we ride on the waves of 3G or 4G technologies. LTE provides ultra high speed data access, in conjunction with 3G, this will lead the data revolution and drive fundamental changes in individual lifestyles, businesses and the society at large,” said Sanjay Kapoor, CEO (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel.
“With our expertise and focus on mobile broadband, we hope to assist the operator in taking mobile broadband experience to a completely new level for its customers,” said Ashish Chowdhary, head of Customer Operations Asia and West Asia for Nokia Siemens Networks.
Nokia Siemens Networks will provide network design, integration, commissioning and optimisation services to the operator for rapid roll-out of the network and full set of care services including hardware, software and competence development services.
(time division duplex long-term evolution) network in Maharashtra. The deal will help Airtel roll out its TD-LTE network in the 2.3 GHz frequency band on the broadband wireless access (BWA) platform. The company didn’t give the size of the deal.
TD-LTE is a 4G mobile broadband technology that delivers instant internet access and can support video streaming and high-definition video conferencing. “When the services are rolled out later this year, Bharti Airtel subscribers in Maharashtra will have a much improved experience in using bandwidth-intensive applications, with more consistent network coverage and faster response times,” the company said. When it becomes operational, Bharti Airtel will become the first operator to launch commercial TD-LTE services in the country.
“Data will be the main thrust in India over the next five years, as we ride on the waves of 3G or 4G technologies. LTE provides ultra high speed data access, in conjunction with 3G, this will lead the data revolution and drive fundamental changes in individual lifestyles, businesses and the society at large,” said Sanjay Kapoor, CEO (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel.
“With our expertise and focus on mobile broadband, we hope to assist the operator in taking mobile broadband experience to a completely new level for its customers,” said Ashish Chowdhary, head of Customer Operations Asia and West Asia for Nokia Siemens Networks.
Nokia Siemens Networks will provide network design, integration, commissioning and optimisation services to the operator for rapid roll-out of the network and full set of care services including hardware, software and competence development services.
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