Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been awarded a significant multi-year Network Operations Center (NOC) Managed Services contract by Bharti Airtel, reinforcing the strong and enduring partnership between the two telecom giants. This strategic collaboration highlights Ericsson’s leadership in managed services and its commitment to delivering superior network performance and value to Airtel’s customers.
Under this new agreement, Ericsson will deploy its advanced intent-based operations through a centralized NOC to efficiently manage Bharti Airtel’s diverse network services. These include 4G, 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), 5G Standalone (SA), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Private Networks, and Network Slicing. The move aims to enhance network reliability, scalability, and innovation across Airtel’s pan-India footprint.
Ericsson’s state-of-the-art NOC will play a crucial role in managing and scaling Airtel’s expansive network infrastructure, especially focusing on expanding Fixed Wireless Access and Network Slicing capabilities throughout the country. This will empower Airtel to offer improved connectivity solutions and cater to evolving customer demands in the 5G era.
Randeep Sekhon, CTO of Bharti Airtel, stated, “We are excited to enhance our strong collaboration with Ericsson as we pursue our goal of creating a future-ready network that delivers an exceptional experience for our customers. We believe that these innovative technologies will empower us to meet the growing data demands of consumers in a digitally connected India.”
With a partnership spanning over 25 years, Ericsson and Bharti Airtel have collaborated across multiple generations of mobile communication technologies. This latest contract follows Airtel’s recent collaboration with Ericsson on 5G Core technology, further driving the evolution of India’s 5G ecosystem.
