Bharti Airtel Limited — Updates, 02-04-2025: Press Release

Bharti Airtel and Nokia are expanding their partnership to enhance 5G service delivery by deploying Nokia’s Packet Core appliance and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions. This collaboration aims to provide a superior network experience for Airtel’s growing 4G/5G customer base, allowing for seamless integration of 4G and 5G technologies on a unified server platform.

The initiative will leverage Nokia's automation framework for zero-touch service launches and efficient lifecycle management, which could significantly reduce operational costs. With the implementation of a converged Packet Core solution, Airtel aims to simplify its network architecture while optimizing hardware and lowering costs per bit.

This multi-year deal will cover most of Airtel’s service regions and focuses on evolving autonomous networks through the use of GenAI for service orchestration. The partnership highlights the ongoing efforts to improve network quality and reliability to meet the increasing customer data demands. This strategic collaboration positions Airtel to capture new revenue streams and maintain its competitive edge in the telecommunications sector.