Idea selects Nokia to provide 4G technology in 3 key circles

Under the agreement, Idea Cellular will deploy Nokia’s Single RAN technology, which enables simultaneous 2G, 3G and 4G operation on one platform.

Idea Cellular has selected Nokia to provide the technology for its 4G LTE rollout in three of its key regional circles -- Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, a company statement said here on Monday. Under the agreement, Idea Cellular will deploy Nokia’s Single RAN technology, which enables simultaneous 2G, 3G and 4G operation on one platform.

Idea Cellular has selected Nokia to provide the technology for its 4G LTE rollout in three of its key regional circles -- Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, a company statement said, on Monday. (Reuters Photo)

“With Nokia’s Single RAN (radio access network) site solution, Idea Cellular will be able to optimize its investments and deliver a superior mobile broadband experience, with faster speeds and better smartphone performance for its subscribers,” the statement said.

“We were looking for a solution which can support multiple radio technologies simultaneously on a single platform. We found it in Nokia’s Single RAN solution, complimented by its energy-efficient and flexible site solutions. Our excellent partnership with Nokia now enters a new phase as we launch 4G LTE services to bring a superior experience to our customers,” Himanshu Kapania, managing director, Idea Cellular, said.

Nokia will also support the modernisation and expansion of Idea Cellular’s core network and operational support systems to support the 4G LTE rollout, along with professional services for network deployment, network planning and optimization, system integration and supervisory managed services support, the statement said.