Airtel Announces Rollout of 5G Network Services in Shimla: All Details

Airtel customers with 5G-enabled smartphones in the city will get access to the company's next generation network in a phased manner.

By ANI | Updated: 19 December 2022 15:08 IST

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Airtel recently announced the roll out of 5G network services in Lucknow

Highlights

Airtel 5G Plus network is available at no extra cost untill wider rollout
5G services have been made avaiable in select areas in Shimla
5G networks are claimed to provide up to 30 times higher speeds

Airtel on Monday announced the launch of its 5G services in Shimla. The telco said its Airtel 5G Plus services would be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the roll-out. Customers with fifth-generation mobile system (5G)-enabled devices will enjoy high-speed Airtel 5G Plus network at no extra cost until the roll-out is more widespread, according to the company statement.

Currently operational at Mall Road, Sanjoli, Dhalli, BhattaKufar, Ridge and Sanjoli Helipad area and a few other select locations, the service provider said it would augment its network making its services available across the city in due course of time.

On the launch, Pushpinder Singh Gujral, Chief Executive Officer for Upper North, said, "Airtel customers can now experience ultrafast network and enjoy speeds up to 20-30 times faster than the current 4G speeds. We are in the process of lighting up the entire city which will allow customers to enjoy superfast access to high-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos and more."

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The company said Airtel 5G Plus would bolster the entire portfolio of services that Airtel offers. In addition, this service will allow superfast access to high-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos and more, it added. The company said Airtel 5G Plus would revolutionise education, health care, manufacturing, agriculture, mobility, and logistics.

Last week, Airtel announced the launch of its 5G services in Lucknow. The company's 5G network is currently operational at Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj, Aliganj, Aishbagh, Rajajipuram, Aminabad, Jankipuram, Alambagh and Vikas Nagar and a few other select locations. Airtel will augment its network making its services available across the city in due course of time, the company had stated at the time.

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