Ericsson has been awarded a multi-year network operation centre (NOC) Managed Services (MS) contract by Bharti Airtel. Under this agreement, Ericsson will enable intent-based operations, powered by its centralised NOC, to manage Airtel services across 4G, 5G non-standalone (NSA), 5G SA, fixed wireless access (FWA), private networks, and network slicing. This partnership will see Ericsson manage Airtel’s pan-India network through its state-of-the-art NOC while scaling FWA and network slicing across the country.
Commenting on the announcement, Randeep Sekhon, chief technology officer (CTO) Bharti Airtel, said, “We are excited to enhance our strong collaboration with Ericsson as we pursue our goal of creating a future-ready network that delivers an exceptional experience for our customers. We believe that these innovative technologies will empower us to meet the growing data demands of consumers in a digitally connected India.”
Meanwhile, Andres Vicente, head of market area Southeast Asia, Oceania and India, Ericsson, said, “This milestone agreement with Bharti Airtel reinforces our commitment to helping Airtel deliver the best possible experience for its customers. By leveraging intent-based NOC operations, we will enable Airtel to unlock wider service diversification to meet customer needs, thereby enabling new revenue opportunities for Airtel.”
