Finland's Nokia is in talks with Bharti Airtel about securing a multi-billion dollar contract to provide 5G telecom equipment for the Indian mobile operator which is expanding its network, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Nokia ( NYSE: NOK) is in discussions with Bharti Airtel about securing a multi-billion dollar agreement to provide 5G telecom equipment to the Indian mobile operator, which is bolstering its network, Reuters reported citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Airtel and Nokia are trialing advanced digital design tools that optimize cell configurations to reduce transmitted power.

By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has received a new multi-billion dollar contract for selling 5G equipment from India's Bharti Airtel, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Finland’s Nokia is in talks with Bharti Airtel about securing a multi-billion dollar contract to provide 5G telecom equipment for the Indian mobile operator which is expanding its network, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Swedish telecom gear manufacturer Ericsson (ERIC) has received a new multi-billion dollar contract for 5G equipment from Indian telecom company Bharti Airtel, R

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has received a new multi-billion dollar contract for selling 5G equipment from India's Bharti Airtel , two sources familiar with the matter said. This comes after Ericsson got part of a $3.