09:59 AM EDT, 10/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Nokia ( NOK ) is in discussions with Indian telecommunications company Bharti Airtel regarding a possible multi-billion dollar contract to provide 5G telecom equipment, Reuters reported Wednesday citing sources familiar with the matter.
The deal with Airtel would consist of Nokia's ( NOK ) AirScale mobile radios that support the upgrade of existing network to 5G-Advanced and reduces energy costs, Reuters reported.
Nokia ( NOK ) and Bharti Airtel did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires.
Shares of the Finnish telecommunications company were up 1% in recent trading.
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