Airtel claims 10 million unique users sign up for its 5G network

Bharti Airtel, the second largest telecom company in India, recently declared that the number of unique users on its 5G network has topped 10 million. Airtel acquired 1 million distinct 5G users on its network in November last year, making it the country's singular operator to do so. 5G technology was introduced in the country on October 1st, 2022 during the IMC last year. Airtel 5G Plus is now accessible in various cities of every state nationwide.

By the end of March 2024, every town and important rural locations would have access to Airtel 5G services, according to Airtel. In accordance with Airtel, there are there are 3 distinct benefits of Airtel's 5G for users.

To begin with, Airtel 5G utilises the technology that is well-established and welcome in the most advanced ecosystem. As a result, Airtel 5G Plus is compatible with every 5G-enabled smartphone, thus Airtel's 5G functions on every 5G-capable phone.

Secondly, it offers consumers 20 to 30 times faster speeds than what they currently have access to on the 4G networks as well as excellent sound quality and lighting-quick calls connect times. Lastly, its 5G Plus is an environmentally friendly option that will be more considerate of the environment due to its unique power reduction technology.

All of Airtel’s retail locations nationwide now have 5G experience zones set up. The blistering internet speeds of 5G and new use cases including immersive virtual reality entertainment, cloud gaming among others are brought to life in these specifically selected zones by Airtel showcasing the technology’s capability.

According to the telco, since it is a pioneer in the sector, it has taken the initiative to make the new technology easier to understand for users and enable them to fully appreciate the benefits of 5G. As noted in its press release, all of the 1000+ stores will have specially trained executives who will not only demonstrate use cases but will also answer any concerns about 5G in addition to discussing Airtel’s own offers.