Nokia, Airtel to collaborate on 5G, Internet of Things applicationsNokia will leverage its experience in 5G projects and collaborations to enable Airtel to prepare their networks for greater capacity, coverage
Nokia and Airtel will collaborate to drive the definition and development of these new services with a focus on taking the path to 5G network connectivity. Photo: ReutersBarcelona:Telecom giant Bharti Airtel Ltd and network equipment maker Nokia will expand their collaborative technology partnership to work on 5G technology standard and management of connected devices using Internet of Things (IoT).Under a new agreement, Nokia and Airtel will collaborate to drive the definition and development of these new services with a focus ontaking the path to 5G network connectivity, Nokia said in a statement.This effort will build on 4G in the most efficient way in terms of power, operations, and cost effectiveness, and with the highest level of quality and reliability. No financial details of the partnership were disclosed.“5G and IoT applications have tremendous potential to transform lives and we are pleased to partner with Nokia to enable these future technologies for our customers,” Bharti Airtel director—network services (India and South Asia) Abhay Savargaonkar said.