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Nokia partners with Ishan Technologies for broadband in Gujarat, Maharashtra

Nokia has partnered with Ishan Technologies, an ICT provider with a pan-India presence, to develop broadband in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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December 18, 2024

Nokia has partnered with Ishan Technologies, an ICT provider with a pan-India presence, to develop broadband in Gujarat and Maharashtra, according to a press release.

The partnership will deploy a range of Nokia technologies, including Nokia's Altiplano Software-Defined Access Network (SDAN) solution along with its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG), Data Center Fabric technology, and IP/MPLS transport network solutions.

Nokia will also deploy its Lightspan DF-16GM Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and dual-band Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), supported by the Altiplano Access Platform, along with upgrading Ishan Technologies infrastructure with solutions such as 7250 IXR routers, 7750 BNG with CGNAT capabilities, Network Service Platform (NSP) and 7220 IXR Data Center Fabric platforms for data center upgrades in Mumbai and Chennai.

"This marks a pivotal step in our mission to provide high-speed, reliable broadband services across regions in India," Keyur Jathal, director and CMO at Ishan Technologies, said in the release. "We are happy to partner with Nokia in this journey. Leveraging Nokia's state-of-the-art technology and expertise allows us to lead the SDAN adoption and set new benchmarks for broadband connectivity in India. Our enhanced infrastructure will benefit our 256,000 subscribers, introducing gigabit broadband services for the small and medium enterprises and corporate customers. With Nokia's advanced solutions, we are enhancing our network capabilities to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet services today and beyond."

"Our partnership underscores Nokia's commitment to driving digital transformation across India," Jivitesh Nayal, head of emerging business for network infrastructure at Nokia India, said in the release. "The deployment of our advanced solutions will enable Ishan to unlock new capabilities and deliver next-generation broadband services to retail and enterprise users. We are delighted to provide our high-capacity, silicon-based 7750 BNG, 400G-ready transport routers, Data Center Fabric, and NSP to support a robust, high-uptime network. Nokia's end-to-end SDAN solution is changing the game for how service providers operate their networks. With the cloud-optimized platform that we have delivered, they will be able to efficiently unlock new use cases and meet the evolving needs of India's digital economy."