Bharti Airtel, India’s largest integrated telecommunications company, and Ceragon Networks Ltd., announced that Bharti Airtel has selected Ceragon’s products and services for additional 4G network expansions beginning first quarter of 2020.
Airtel said that it is looking to increase its network capacity to address growing demand for broadband amidst sharp rise in data consumption across India. The company is also looking to increase 4G network capacity in urban areas and expand its coverage in rural regions as well as prepare for its future evolution to 5G.
“Ceragon is working closely with Airtel to pursue rapid deployment of its microwave radios, as best it can, considering India’s recent temporary lockdown,” the company said in a release.
“As an established strategic partner of Airtel for over a decade, Ceragon delivers innovative technology, products and services that enable us to achieve quick and dynamic network deployments”, said Randeep Sekhon, Chief Technology Officer of Airtel. “Ceragon’s wireless hauling solutions and services allow us to quickly adapt to our customers’ changing needs and deliver higher speeds with reliable, first-time-right rollouts.”
“Ceragon’s proven performance and reliability continue to make it’s multicore all-outdoor solutions and network rollout services the ideal, go-to-choice for operators worldwide who are looking to densify and expand their 4G networks, as well as evolve to 5G,” said Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon. “The orders received are partially reflected in our Q1 results. Ceragon is committed to supporting Airtel during these challenging times, and as it continues to implement its long-term network development plan to gain market-share across India.”
Ceragon Networks Ltd. is a wireless hauling specialist. It helps operators and other service providers worldwide increase operational efficiency and enhance end customers’ quality of experience with innovative wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions. Its solutions are deployed by more than 460 service providers in more than 130 countries.
