The agreement will see Nokia deploying its IP/MPLS solutions across multiple telecom circles in India to meet increasing connectivity demands for emerging data-hungry services like AI and immersive gaming.

Nokia's IP/MPLS products include the 7750 SR and 7250 IXR series, to modernise Vodafone Idea’s transport network.

According to Nokia, the deployment will help improve Vodafone Idea’s core, aggregation and access layers, creating a robust, scalable and future ready network to handle the increasing data traffic.

Vodafone Idea believes the upgrade will enable lower operational costs, faster deployment and seamless scalability for future technologies, ensuring sustainability through reduced Opex and energy-efficient solutions.

“Partnering with Nokia truly aligns with our vision to enhance customer experience and support the growth of data traffic in the country,” said Jagbir Singh, CTO at Vodafone Idea Limited.

"The state-of-the-art solutions from Nokia and their proven deployment capabilities will enable us to build a future ready transport network.

"This collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering superior connectivity and services to our customers."

Prashant Malkani, Head of Network Infrastructure at Nokia India said the partnership with Vodafone Idea underscores Nokia’s commitment to driving digitalisation and supporting India’s telecom growth.

“We are delighted to partner with Vodafone Idea to enable the next phase of its network transformation," Malkani said.

"Our innovative IP/MPLS portfolio, in-depth understanding of 4G and 5G requirements and trusted performance across all network domains will ensure a high-performance network that delivers exceptional customer experiences for Vodafone Idea."