Airtel rolls out 5G Plus in 8 cities, promises 20-30x faster speeds

• The Airtel 5G Plus service will initially be rolled out in eight cities in phases.
• Existing 4G subscribers in these cities can use the 5G services provided they have a compatible 5G smartphone.
• Airtel will offer 5G services at no additional cost until the rollout is widespread.

Bharti Airtel launched 5G Plus services in eight cities on Thursday and users don’t need to change the SIM card like the existing one airtel 4G SIM is now 5G capable.

Customers in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, nagpur and Varanasi will enjoy the Airtel 5G Plus services in a phased manner, the company said as it continues to build its network and complete the rollout.

The company promises speeds 20 to 30 times faster than the current speed, coupled with a brilliant voice experience and super-fast call connection.

Customers with 5G smartphones will enjoy the fast Airtel 5G Plus on their existing data plans until the rollout is more widespread.

“Our solution will work on any 5G handset and existing SIM card customers have. Our obsession for customer experience is now embellished with a 5G solution that is kinder to the environment,” said Gopal VitalManaging Director and CEO, Bharti Airtel.

“Airtel 5G Plus is all set to redefine the way people communicate, live, work, connect and play in the coming years,” Vittal added.

Airtel 5G Plus runs on a technology that has the widest adoption in the world with the most developed ecosystem.

This ensures that all 5G smartphones in India work seamlessly on the Airtel network.

Airtel 5G Plus provides super-fast access to high-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chats, instant photo upload and more.

Bharti Airtel last week presented a 5G connected ambulance to transform primary health care in emergency situations along with smart farming solutions to Prime Minister Narendra Modic at the official launch of 5G in the country.