Vodafone India hands Nokia managed services deal
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Vodafone India has reportedly handed Nokia a multi-year contract extension worth €200 million ($210.5 million) covering the delivery of managed services in multiple telecoms circles.
The scope of the contract has been expanded to cover managed services for 14 of India’s 22 telecoms circles, and field operations in the remaining eight, citing a person familiar with the matter.
The source also said the contract has been expanded to cover the core as well as radio network.
As part of the contract, Nokia will provide managed services, maintenance, system integration and other services. It represents a significant win for Nokia’s Indian operations, which cover the management of around 200,000 base stations across the country.
Vodafone also recently awarded Huawei a three-year managed services contract worth between $180 million and $220 million covering three circles, as well as network operations in two circles, the report adds. In February, the operator contracted Ericsson to manage its fiber assets in 10 circles.
Questions & Answers
Q.How much is Vodafone India's new contract extension with Nokia worth?
How much is Vodafone India's new contract extension with Nokia worth?
The multi-year contract extension with Nokia is reportedly worth €200 million, which is equivalent to $210.5 million. This deal covers managed services in several telecoms circles across India.
Q.What is the expanded scope of Nokia's managed services contract with Vodafone India?
What is the expanded scope of Nokia's managed services contract with Vodafone India?
Nokia's contract has expanded to cover managed services in 14 of India’s 22 telecoms circles, with field operations in the remaining eight. It now includes the core and radio network, along with maintenance and system integration.
Q.Has Vodafone India awarded any other managed services contracts recently?
Has Vodafone India awarded any other managed services contracts recently?
Yes, Vodafone also recently awarded Huawei a three-year managed services contract worth between $180 million and $220 million, covering three circles and network operations in two. In February, Ericsson was contracted to manage fibre assets in 10 circles.