BSNL and Nokia partner to roll out 4G VoLTE Services

BSNL has signed an agreement with Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia to roll out 4G services in 10 telecom circles covering western and southern regions in India.

“We are really proud to have technology partner like Nokia with whom we are working in South and West Zone of the country, rolling out the latest single RAN Technology, and further moving towards 5G...,” BSNL CMD Anupam Shrivastava said in a statement.

Nokia would deploy the technology in 10 telecom circles in India namely Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana.

The statement said deployment of the Nokia Single Radio Access Network (RAN) software would simplify network installation, allowing BSNL to save operational costs while supporting 2G, 3G and 4G subscribers in a single radio unit. “New VoLTE services will allow BSNL’s 4G subscribers to experience HD-quality voice and faster call connections,” it added.

In 2017, Nokia and BSNL signed an agreement to explore and develop the applications of 5G for the India market.

“We are pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with BSNL on this important project in India. The deployment of our technologies will enable BSNL to launch exciting new voice and data services, satisfying growing demand in India,” Sanjay Malik, head of India Market at Nokia, said.