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.

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.

Vodafone Idea stated that supplies under the new contract will start coming next quarter, emphasising that expanding 4G coverage continues to be its highest priority.

Vodafone Idea has signed a massive $3.6 billion deal with global telecom equipment giants Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung.

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

The company has continued with its existing long-term partners, Nokia and Ericsson, and has onboarded Samsung as a new partner.

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 finalized a $3.6 billion or ₹30,000 crore deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for network equipment as part of a $6.6 billion capex plan, the company informed the exchanges today.

Vodafone Idea has concluded a mega $3.6 billion deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung, for the supply of network equipment over three years

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has signed a significant deal worth ₹30,000 crore (approximately $3.6 billion) with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for network equipm

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.