Tejas Networks has announced that it has signed an agreement with NEC Corporation to manufacture and supply 5G massive MIMO radios, marking a significant step in strengthening global 5G infrastructure and supply chain diversification.
The agreement deepens collaboration between the two companies in the development and deployment of advanced 5G radio technologies. NEC stated that the partnership represents an important milestone in its efforts to build a resilient and flexible global ecosystem. Masayuki Kayahara, Corporate Senior Vice President of NEC’s Global Network Division, said the collaboration with Tejas Networks will support 5G massive MIMO radio initiatives while helping diversify supply chains and mitigate risks for customers worldwide.
From Tejas Networks’ side, the partnership is expected to accelerate innovation in wireless technologies by combining the companies’ expertise in carrier-class telecom product development. Arnob Roy, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Tejas Networks, noted that close cooperation with NEC will enable the co-creation of leading-edge 5G and 5G-Advanced solutions designed to meet the evolving requirements of global telecom operators.
Sanjay Malik, Chief Strategy and Business Officer of Tejas Networks, described the agreement as a key international win and highlighted plans to build on this momentum across both emerging and developed markets. The company aims to replicate this collaboration model in other 4G and 5G mobile network deployments worldwide.
Tejas Networks is known for its comprehensive mobility product suite that includes 4G and 5G radio access network offerings. Its portfolio features high-capacity 32TR and 64TR massive MIMO radios that comply with 3GPP and O-RAN standards, supporting flexible and interoperable network architectures. Massive MIMO technology plays a central role in enhancing network capacity, improving spectral efficiency, and delivering higher data throughput, which are critical components of modern 5G deployments.