Indian mobile operator Reliance Jio has selected Nokia as a major supplier under a multi-year deal to deliver 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment from its AirScale portfolio countrywide.

As per the contract, Nokia will supply equipment such as base stations, remote radio heads (RRH), and high-capacity 5G Massive MIMO antennas for supporting various spectrum bands as well as self-organizing network software.

Pekka Lundmark — Nokia President and CEO said: “This is a significant win for Nokia in an important market and a new customer with one of the largest RAN footprints in the world.

“This ambitious project will introduce millions of people across India to premium 5G services, enabled by our industry-leading AirScale portfolio. We are proud that Reliance Jio has placed its trust in our technology and we look forward to a long and productive partnership with them.”

Reliance Jio is looking to set up a 5G standalone network which will be interworking with its 4G network. The Reliance Jio 5G standalone network will help the company deliver advanced 5G services like massive machine-to-machine communications, ultra-low-latency, and network slicing.

Akash Ambani — Reliance Jio Chairman said: “We are pleased to be working with Nokia for our 5G SA deployment in India. Jio is committed to continuously investing in the latest network technologies to enhance the experience of all of its customers. We are confident that our partnership with Nokia will deliver one of the most advanced 5G networks globally.”

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