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 (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.

Debt-ridden telecom company Vodafone Idea has signed a massive $3.6 billion (Rs 30,000 crore) deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung to supply network equipment over the next three years. The agreement was announced on September 22 through a regulatory filing.

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 awarded contracts worth Rs 30,000 crore to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for network equipment over the next three years. This move is part of a larger Rs 55,000 crore capital expenditure plan aimed at expanding 4G coverage and enhancing capacity.

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

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