Nokia announced that it has been awarded a three-year deal by Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to deploy 4G and 5G equipment. The agreement includes the modernization and expansion of VIL’s 4G network of which Nokia is already a major supplier.

Nokia revealed on Saturday details of last week’s billion-dollar network contract win with Indian telco Vodafone Idea to modernise and expand its 4G network – to include 5G upgrades – over the next three years.

Vodafone Idea, has chosen Nokia‘s NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution to enhance its network security. The move aims to protect both consumer and enterprise customers from escalating cyber threats.

Finnish kit vendor Nokia has announced it is now a ‘major 4G and 5G partner’ for Indian operator Vodafone Idea.

The telecom sector is a prime target for cyber threats due to the large amounts of sensitive data it stores, such as credit card details and social security numbers

NetGuard EDR is a specialised system that monitors network activity in real-time, allowing Vodafone Idea to quickly detect and respond to security issues. By doing this, the company hopes to reduce potential security gaps and keep operational costs low while ensuring that services remain available and reliable.