Cisco, Vodafone Idea to Boost 4G/5G Speeds and Network Reliability By CIOTech Outlook Team

Cisco, Vodafone Idea to Boost 4G5G Speeds and Network Reliability

CIOTech Outlook Team | Thursday, 24 April 2025, 13:40 IST

Vodafone Idea (Vi) works together with Cisco as the global leader in networking and security to transform its network infrastructure in India. The collaboration between Vodafone Idea and Cisco strives to enhance agility, efficiency, and scalability in order to deliver superior user experiences throughout the entire Indian customer network. The state-of-the-art Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-based transport network runs on Cisco’s advanced technology at Vi.

Cisco MPLS solution deployment will enhance the reliability and resilience of Vi's network infrastructure. With this network update Vi will optimize its data traffic handling capability thus providing users superior network stability and performance. The faster and dependable connections through Cisco’s MPLS solution enable customers to stream videos flawlessly and play online games and make video calls and browse the web without interruptions. Secure network connectivity through the upgraded infrastructure delivers constant service to businesses at all levels including startups and large corporations thus boosting productivity under digital economic conditions.

“Our collaboration with Cisco demonstrates our commitment to staying at the forefront of network technology,” said Jagbir Singh, Chief Technology officer 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.”

The system improvements guarantee uniform superior quality digital interactions for users accessing both personal and corporate accounts. Through Cisco’s innovative networking solutions Vi will achieve optimized network performance and reduced costs while expanding innovation using software-driven dynamic management systems. The deployment of Cisco’s MPLS technology both improves Vi’s present network infrastructure and creates a foundation for modern connectivity solutions and digital service development. By collaborating with Vi the company demonstrates its commitment to deliver outstanding service quality while driving digital transformation across the entire nation of India.

“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,” says Gordon Thomson, Vice President, Service Provider EMEA, and Cisco.