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Ericsson mulls telecom equipment export from India in future; expects 5G use cases to emerge locally

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Ericsson mulls telecom equipment export from India in future; expects 5G use cases to emerge locally

Ericsson is considering exporting telecom equipment from its India plant in the future, according to Ng Thiaw Seng, Head of Network Solutions Strategic Network Evolution Market Area South East Asia, Oceania, and India. Currently, the entire production of the India plant is being consumed locally due to high demand. Ericsson sees India as a strategic market and expects significant use cases for 5G to emerge within the next two years. India has the fastest deployment of 5G networks, although telecom operators are still developing ways to monetize their 5G investments.

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Ericsson to expand R&D base in India, focuses on AI, 6G development

YourStory

YourStory · 10m ago

Ericsson to expand R&D base in India, focuses on AI, 6G development

Swedish telecom gear manufacturer Ericsson plans to expand its research and development (R&D) base in India. The company is focusing on AI, Gen AI, and Network APIs at its R&D centers in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram. With India being a key market, Ericsson aims to invest in 6G, network APIs, and artificial intelligence. The R&D teams will develop programmable/API capabilities to enable advanced use cases, including fraud detection, device management, and security. India is considered a frontrunner in 5G technology adoption, with extensive infrastructure development. Ericsson has already partnered with leading Indian telcos for their 5G rollout.

Bharti Airtel to award $1 bn in 4G network contracts to Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung: Report

Money Control

Money Control · 11m ago

Bharti Airtel to award $1 bn in 4G network contracts to Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung: Report

Bharti Airtel is reportedly set to award contracts worth around $1 billion to Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung over the next three years for 4G network equipment. The move aims to accelerate the transition of feature phone users to smartphones and boost revenue for the telecom operator. Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung will supply approximately 50%, 45%, and 5% of the required equipment respectively. Airtel is also considering additional purchases of 5G network equipment while prioritizing the expansion of 4G coverage in areas with limited presence.

5G network roll-out in India has been remarkable, says Nokia CEO

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

5G network roll-out in India has been remarkable, says Nokia CEO

Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark has praised the rapid deployment of the 5G network in India, stating that the country is among the top three nations globally with the largest 5G installed base. Despite a downturn in telecom gear shipments in other regions, India's 5G deployment has helped counterbalance the decline in business operations for Nokia and Ericsson. Nokia has also announced the establishment of a 6G lab in Bengaluru, India, to accelerate the development of 6G technology and explore innovative use cases.

Nokia in talks with Bharti Airtel for multi-billion dollar 5G contract: Report

Money Control

Money Control · 10m ago

Nokia in talks with Bharti Airtel for multi-billion dollar 5G contract: Report

Finnish company Nokia is reportedly in discussions with Bharti Airtel, an Indian mobile operator, regarding a multi-billion dollar contract to provide 5G equipment. This comes after Ericsson was awarded a similar contract by Bharti Airtel. India is the second-largest smartphone market globally, prompting telecom companies to invest heavily in 5G network upgrades. However, orders from India slowed down significantly this year. The potential deal with Airtel would involve Nokia's latest AirScale mobile radios, which support network upgrades to 5G-Advanced and reduce energy costs. Other vendors, such as Samsung, are also in talks with Airtel.

Govt Turns To Startups, Academia To Generate Telecom IPRs

Inc42 · 1y ago

Govt Turns To Startups, Academia To Generate Telecom IPRs

Ericsson has signed an MoU with IIT-Kharagpur for joint research in AI and development of 6G networks. The Indian government aims to secure a 3% share in global telecom IPRs and the telecom equipment market by 2027. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is encouraging global companies like Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, and Qualcomm to collaborate with Indian academic institutions on new technologies. The DoT plans to support promising projects through the Telecom Technology Development Fund and is promoting industry-academia partnerships to make India self-reliant in the telecom sector. Several global firms have already partnered with Indian academic institutions, such as Ericsson with IIT-Kharagpur for AI and 6G research. India has a thriving startup ecosystem and the government is initiating initiatives to help startups raise funds from VCs.

Vodafone Idea signs ₹30,000 crore deal with Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung for 4G, 5G gear | Mint

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Livemint · 11m ago

Vodafone Idea signs ₹30,000 crore deal with Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung for 4G, 5G gear | Mint

Vodafone Idea has awarded contracts worth approximately ₹30,000 crore to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for the supply of 4G and 5G network equipment over three years. This move is part of the company's three-year capex plan of around ₹55,000 crore. The goal is to expand 4G coverage, launch 5G in key markets, and increase capacity to accommodate data growth. The supply of equipment under these contracts will begin in the coming quarter.

Nokia signs 5G patent deal with China's Vivo

Reuters · 1y ago

Nokia signs 5G patent deal with China's Vivo

Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia has signed a multi-year 5G patent license agreement with Chinese smartphone vendor Vivo. This agreement resolves all pending patent litigation between the companies and marks Nokia's sixth major smartphone licensing deal in the past 13 months. Nokia expects its intellectual property licensing business to generate at least 1.4 billion euros in operating profit by 2024.

Nokia to expand research and development centre in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 17d ago

Nokia to expand research and development centre in India

Nokia plans to expand its research and development (R&D) center in India by hiring more local talent. The company aims to play a significant role in skilling and employing the local workforce. In partnership with other telecom giants like Ericsson, Cisco, and Qualcomm, Nokia will provide advanced training in 5G, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital technologies. This initiative aligns with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, enhancing local capabilities and contributing to a future-ready workforce in telecommunications.

We Have Seen High-Speed of 5G, but Not the Use Cases Yet: Telecom Secy Neeraj Mittal

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 6m ago

We Have Seen High-Speed of 5G, but Not the Use Cases Yet: Telecom Secy Neeraj Mittal

Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal emphasized the untapped potential of 5G use cases, despite its high-speed capabilities, crucial for telecom companies to recover the substantial deployment costs. India aims to lead in 6G after lagging in 4G, with significant government investment in telecom infrastructure. Challenges include identifying new spectrum for increased data flow and making devices affordable. The government is proactive in encouraging domestic technology production and aims to enhance connectivity under the BharatNet program.

Govt drops source code demand from telecom gear companies

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Livemint · 1m ago

Govt drops source code demand from telecom gear companies

India has eased its demand for telecom equipment suppliers like Ericsson, Nokia, and Cisco to hand over proprietary source code. Previously, companies had to submit their source code, but now they're required only to provide a summary of internal security tests and confirm adherence to testing procedures. In case of product vulnerabilities during a security breach, full test reports must be submitted to and cooperated with the telecom department's source code testing unit.

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