Vodafone Idea Ltd. has signed a $3.6 billion contract with companies including Nokia Oyj for the supply of equipment to the Indian phone carrier for a planned upgrade of its network.

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

Vodafone Idea has signed contracts worth Rs 30,000 crore with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung as part of its Rs 55,000 crore capex plan. The investment aims to expand 4G coverage and launch 5G services in India.

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.

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.

In a significant development, Vodafone Idea Limited has finalised a $3.6 billion (around ₹29,880 crore) deal with three global network partners, marking a crucial stride in its capital expenditure plan.