Nokia supports Idea's 4G LTE rollout

MUMBAI, INDIA: Idea Cellular has selected Nokia to provide the technology for its 4G LTE rollout in three circles – Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana.

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

Nokia will support 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.

Nokia will also help Idea Cellular in modernizing and expanding its current 2G and 3G radio access networks and core network infrastructure, spread across six 2G circles and four 3G circles.

Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director, Idea Cellular, 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.”