Airtel, a prominent telecommunications services provider in India, has revealed that its high-speed 5G service is now accessible to customers in more than 3000 cities and towns across the country. The coverage extends from Katra in Jammu to Kannur in Kerala, and from Patna in Bihar to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, encompassing both major urban areas and rural regions, including Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh and the Union territory of Daman and Diu.
Commenting on the milestone, Randeep Sekhon, TO, Bharti Airtel, said, “We’re excited to cover large parts of the country with the power of 5G. Bridging every town and key rural areas in India by September 2023 remains our commitment as we continue to add 30-40 cities/ towns every single day. We are witnessing a rapid adoption of 5G amongst customers both in urban and rural India. Airtel 5G Plus will act as the propeller that will power ahead the next generation of digital connectivity, creating new business models and revolutionizes industries such as education, healthcare, manufacturing etc all along the way”.
In addition, the company has introduced unlimited 5G data for its customers, with the aim of promoting the use of Airtel 5G Plus network. With the capping on data usage eliminated from all existing plans, customers can now enjoy ultra-fast, secure, and dependable 5G Plus services without having to be concerned about data depletion.
Over the past year, Airtel has showcased the potential of 5G by presenting several compelling use cases that will transform the way customers conduct their daily lives and businesses. Airtel has been a frontrunner in 5G innovation, from establishing India’s initial live 5G network in Hyderabad to setting up the country’s first private 5G network at the BOSCH plant in Bengaluru, and partnering with Mahindra & Mahindra to develop India’s first 5G enabled automobile manufacturing facility in Chakan.
Across all its retail stores in India, Airtel has established 5G experience zones, where customers can simply walk in and experience the ultra-fast Airtel 5G Plus network.
