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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

In a significant development, Vodafone Idea Limited has finalised a $3.6 billion (around ₹29,880 crore) deal with three global network partners, marking a crucial stride in its capital expenditure plan.