Airtel partners with Nokia and Qualcomm to expand 5G FWA in India

CIOTechOutlook Team | Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 14:02 IST

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Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with Qualcomm and Nokia for enhancing its 5G Fixed Wireless Access and Wifi solutions with an aim to expand high-speed internet access across the country.

This partnership builds on Nokia's current role as Airtel's trusted network equipment provider. Nokia's contract was extended for deploying 4G and 5G equipment in key Indian cities as well as states.

Speaking about the partnership, Randeep Sekhon, CTO of Bharti Airtel, said “This collaboration with Nokia and Qualcomm highlights our commitment to providing an outstanding network experience for our customers. We believe that Nokia’s 5G Fixed Wireless Access and Wi-Fi 6 Access Point solutions will play a crucial role in delivering high-speed internet to underserved regions and meeting the demand for a seamless and superior broadband experience.”

Commenting on the partnership, Sandy Motley, President of Fixed Networks at Nokia, said, “India’s vast size and population density create unique challenges for broadband connectivity. In areas where deploying fiber is difficult, FWA can offer reliable wireless broadband access. Through our 5G FWA and Wi-Fi 6 solutions, developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Bharti Airtel can deliver fiber-like speeds, which are increasingly essential in today’s digital economy. We are excited to support Bharti Airtel in its mission to connect more communities with high-speed broadband.

Speaking about the collaboration, Rahul Patel, Group General Manager, Connectivity, Broadband & Networking, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., said, “We are thrilled to be part of this new generation of products by Bharti Airtel and Nokia, designed to deliver optimized performance, expanded coverage, and enhanced user experiences. The combination of 5G FWA and Wi-Fi 6 access points is a powerful solution for bridging the connectivity gap, making it an ideal choice for Indian homes and businesses.”

 

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