Bharti Airtel & Nokia Expand 5G Core Network Collaboration
– Nokia’s Packet Core appliance-based solution integrates 4G & 5G – Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) boosts broadband & enterprise services – Zero-touch automation enhances service delivery & reduces costs
– 5G SA (Standalone) readiness with Nokia’s converged Packet Core – Optimized hardware footprint & reduced cost per bit – Cloud-native architecture for improved efficiency
– Multi-year deal covers most of Airtel’s service regions – GenAI-driven network automation for better service orchestration – Airtel CTO: "Strengthens overall customer experience"
– Nokia powers Airtel’s core with VoLTE, HSS, HLR, UDM & more – Pre-integrated, modular core for flexible deployments – Expanded home broadband & enterprise-critical services