India, April 24, 2025: Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s leading telecom operator, has announced its partnership with Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, to transform its network infrastructure significantly enhancing agility, efficiency, and scalability, all while elevating the user experience for customers across India. As part of this collaboration, Vi will deploy a cutting-edge Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-based transport network powered by Cisco.
“Our collaboration with Cisco demonstrates our commitment to staying at the forefront of network technology,” said Jagbir Singh, CTO at Vi. “Cisco’s proven expertise in MPLS solutions will empower our network to automate critical network functions, optimize traffic management, and rapidly adapt to changing market demands. This robust transport network is designed to meet the challenges of modern network environments, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. This project highlights the power of combining robust technology with forward-thinking vision.”
"Building a 4G/5G backhaul network is essential for seamless connectivity. With Cisco's IP / MPLS solutions, Vi can deliver faster, more reliable and scalable digital experiences across India. Our collaboration with Vi is powering a future-ready network, one that meets the evolving needs of users,” said Gordon Thomson, Vice President, Service Provider - EMEA, Cisco.
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