Hyderabad: ACES India and Reliance Jio entered into a 25-year agreement to provide advanced 4G and 5G connectivity infrastructure at Noida International Airport. Under the long-term agreement, ACES India 5G connectivity infrastructure will cover passenger terminals, operational zones and outdoor areas across the airport.
ACES India will deploy an integrated In-Building Solutions network and outdoor telecom infrastructure for the project. The system will support Reliance Jio’s mobile connectivity services throughout the airport environment.
The infrastructure will serve passengers, airport stakeholders and daily operations. Moreover, it will support rising demand for connected devices, digital applications and mobile services as the airport develops.
ACES India 5G connectivity to support airport operations
ACES Group CEO Dr. Akram Aburas said mobile connectivity had become an integral component of modern airport infrastructure. He said it supported both passenger experience and airport operations.
“Connectivity is now an integral part of modern airport infrastructure, supporting both the passenger experience and the way airports operate,” Aburas said. He said the Reliance Jio partnership reflected the need for a strong connectivity foundation capable of supporting the airport over the long term.
ACES India Managing Director Mohammad N. Mazher said Noida International Airport was being developed as a major aviation hub. He added that technology and connectivity had played an important role in the project from the outset.
“Our partnership with Reliance Jio brings together the infrastructure and connectivity capabilities required to support this vision,” Mazher said. He also said the project demonstrated the role of neutral-host infrastructure in large and complex environments.
The 25-year agreement established a long-term framework for mobile connectivity at Noida International Airport. Furthermore, ACES India designed the infrastructure to adapt to changing operational requirements and continued growth in digital services.
ACES India 5G connectivity uses neutral-host infrastructure
The partnership also expanded ACES India’s involvement in neutral-host connectivity infrastructure for large-scale environments. The company said the model created shared infrastructure capable of serving the requirements of multiple stakeholders as the airport developed.
ACES India specialises in integrated digital infrastructure and indoor and outdoor connectivity systems. Its projects cover airports, metro systems, commercial developments and other high-density environments.
As part of the ACES Group, the company designs and deploys scalable connectivity infrastructure for critical and high-traffic locations.
The announcement was issued in New Delhi on September 15. A photograph accompanying the announcement showed Praveen Kumar Tiwari, VP – Infra Lease at Reliance Jio, with Aburas and Mazher.