Ericsson Wins Multi-Year NOC Managed Services Deal with Bharti Airtel
Monday, 09 June 2025, 14:15 IST
- Ericsson awarded multi-year NOC Managed Services contract to manage Airtel’s 4G, 5G, FWA, Private Networks, and Network Slicing.
- Intent-based operations via centralized NOC to enhance Airtel’s pan-India network performance and scalability.
- Partnership strengthens 25+ years of collaboration, supporting Airtel’s future-ready, customer-centric network ambitions.
Ericsson has been awarded a significant multi-year Network Operations Center (NOC) Managed Services contract by Bharti Airtel, further cementing the longstanding partnership between the two telecom giants. This strategic deal highlights Ericsson’s leadership in managed services and its commitment to enhancing Airtel’s network performance and customer experience.
Under the agreement, Ericsson will deploy intent-based operations powered by its centralized NOC to manage Airtel’s extensive network infrastructure, covering 4G, 5G NSA (Non-Standalone), 5G SA (Standalone), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Private Networks, and Network Slicing. The partnership will enable Ericsson to manage Airtel’s pan-India network, while scaling FWA and network slicing capabilities across the country.
Randeep Sekhon, CTO of Bharti Airtel, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are excited to enhance our strong collaboration with Ericsson as we pursue our goal of creating a future-ready network that delivers an exceptional experience for our customers. These innovative technologies will empower us to meet the growing data demands of consumers in a digitally connected India”.
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Andres Vicente, Head of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania and India at Ericsson, added, “This milestone agreement reinforces our commitment to helping Airtel deliver the best possible experience for its customers. Leveraging Intent-Based NOC Operations will enable Airtel to unlock wider service diversification and new revenue opportunities”.
This partnership builds on over 25 years of collaboration between Ericsson and Bharti Airtel, spanning multiple mobile technology generations. It also follows closely after Airtel’s recent collaboration with Ericsson on 5G Core development to accelerate India’s 5G evolution.
