Following Jio, Airtel launches 5G services in this part of India

Guwahati, November 21: Three days after Jio launched its 5G service in Delhi's NCR, now another telecom operator, Bharati Airtel launched its 5G services in Guwahati, Gateway to North East India, on Monday (21 November). With that Airtel has become India's second telecom operator to launch its 5G service in India.

 

 

Airtel 5G Plus services will be available to customers in Guwahati in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the rollout, the company said in a statement. Customers with 5 G-enabled devices will enjoy a high-speed Airtel 5G Plus network at no extra cost until the rollout is more widespread.

 

As per the company, the 5G service is currently operational at G S Road, Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Dispur College, Ganeshguri, Christian Basti, Sree Nagar, Zoo Road, Lachit Nagar, Ulubari, Bhangagarh and Beltola and few other select locations.

 

Commenting on the launch, Rajnish Verma, CEO, of Bharti Airtel, Assam and North East said, “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Airtel 5G Plus in Guwahati. Airtel customers can now experience ultrafast networks 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.”

 

Airtel 5G Plus will bolster the entire portfolio of services that Airtel offers. In addition, it will allow superfast access to High Definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos and more. With this launch, India will get a fillip to economic growth as Airtel 5G Plus revolutionizes education, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, mobility and logistics.