As Indian
telecom operators get ready for 5G technology, Ericsson on Friday said it had
partnered with Bharti Airtel for trials in this regard.
“We have MoUs
(agreements) with 36 operators globally (for 5G trials). In India, we have
recently tied up with Bharti Airtel for 5G technology,” Ericsson Senior
Vice-President and Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India,
Nunzio Mirtillo said.
The company,
however, did not share details of the partnership. Financial details were also
not divulged.
It said the
engagement with Airtel was more for testing and trial of the technology and
gaining knowledge about it was the priority.
Airtel has
already partnered with Finnish gear maker Nokia for working the on 5G
technology.
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