Airtel 5G Comes To Select Areas In Shimla

Airtel on Monday said that its 5G services are now live in Shimla after the launch in Lucknow last week.

Making the announcement, the telco said 5G services will be available to customers in a phased manner. Currently, Airtel 5G is operational in select areas of Shimla, including Mall Road, Sanjoli, Dhalli, BhattaKufar, Ridge and Sanjoli Helipad Area and few other locations. 

The widespread rollout will happen over the course of next year as Airtel steps up its efforts. 

With this rollout, 5G-enabled phone users will be able to experience Airtel 5G Plus network at no extra cost. 

In a statement, Pushpinder Singh Gujral, CEO, Airtel - Upper North said, “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Airtel 5G Plus in Shimla. 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.”

Last week, Union Minister Devusinh Chauhan said Telecom Service Providers in the country are installing about 2,500 base stations per week in an effort to increase the reach of 5G. 

The Minster informed Rajya Sabha that 20,980 mobile base stations were installed as of November 26. Amongst the telcos Reliance Jio has installed 17,687 base stations, while Airtel has established 3,293.