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 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.

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.

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 (Vi) has concluded a mega $3.6-billion deal with global network partners Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for the supply of network equipment over three years.

Vodafone Idea has allocated contracts worth about Rs 30,000 crore to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for 4G and 5G network equipment over the next three years. This marks the beginning of their three-year capital expenditure plan worth around USD 6.

Loss-making telco Vodafone Idea has awarded Rs 30,000 crore worth of contracts to Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung to supply 4G and 5G network equipment for the next three years.

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

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.

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.