Airtel expands 4G network

Bharti Airtel has commissioned Nokia Networks to expand its 4G presence to six new (Mumbai, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab and West Bengal) circles. The company deployed Nokia Networks´ radio network.
The deal marks its frequency-division duplexing – long-term evolution (FDD-LTE) deployment on 1800 MHz that will witness the launch of faster mobile broadband in six circles, the company said.
´Having already launched the high-speed 4G services across four circles in India, we are now looking at extending this enriching high-speed broadband experience to new circles on 1800 MHz band. Our association with Nokia Networks will help us support our vision and provide a superior 4G network,´ Abhay Savargaonkar, CTO, Bharti Airtel, said. Nokia Networks will also deploy TD-LTE on the 2300 MHz in two other circles.