Vodafone Idea has embarked on a significant journey to enhance its network capabilities, marking a substantial $3.6 billion deal with major telecommunications

The new equipment will also lead to efficiency gains in energy and thus lower operating costs, the release said. The supplies against these new long-term awards will start in the coming quarter. The t

Vodafone Idea stated that supplies under the new contract will start coming next quarter, emphasising that expanding 4G coverage continues to be its highest priority.

The company has continued with its existing long-term partners, Nokia and Ericsson, and has onboarded Samsung as a new partner.

Vodafone Idea has concluded a mega $3.6 billion deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung, for the supply of network equipment over three years

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court rejected curative petitions filed by companies including Vi and Bharti Airtel where the telcos sought to rectify what they called ‘arithmetical errors’ in the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) calculation of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has signed a significant deal worth ₹30,000 crore (approximately $3.6 billion) with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for network equipm

India's Vodafone Idea on Sunday concluded a $3.6 billion deal with mobile and network manufacturers Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over a period of three years, it said in a statement to exchanges.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has concluded a mega $3.6-billion deal with global network partners Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for the supply of network equipment over three years.

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea on Sunday said it has awarded contracts worth about Rs 30,000 crore to Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of 4G and 5G network equipment for three years. The deal is the first step towards the roll-out of the company's three-year capex (capital expenditure) plan of about  $6.