Mon Sep 23 15:11:10 UTC 2024: ## Vodafone Idea Partners with Samsung, Nokia, and Ericsson to Drive 5G Expansion in India
**New Delhi, India** – Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has announced a strategic partnership with Samsung, Nokia, and Ericsson to bolster its network infrastructure and accelerate 5G deployment across India. These three-year contracts, totaling $6.6 billion, are part of VIL’s ambitious three-year capital expenditure plan aimed at connecting 1.2 billion people with enhanced 4G coverage and new 5G services.
This partnership signifies a major step forward for VIL, marking the first time the company is collaborating with Samsung on network technology. VIL has a long-standing relationship with both Nokia and Ericsson, who hold equity stakes in the company.
“We are committed to investing in emerging network technologies to provide a best-in-class experience to our customers,” said Akshaya Moondra, CEO of VIL. “We are on our journey of VIL 2.0 and from hereon, VIL will stage a smart turnaround to effectively participate in the industry growth opportunities.”
The company believes these partnerships will enable it to quickly leverage the latest equipment, enhancing customer experience and driving greater efficiency.
“We look forward to working closely with all our partners as we move into the 5G era,” Moondra added.
VIL, formed from the merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular, has outlined a “transformative” three-year capex plan focused on capacity expansion. This investment in network equipment is expected to lead to lower operating costs through improved efficiency.
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