Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator has announced its 5G services in eight cities from today (October 1st, 2022). The new development comes after the Chairman of Bharti Airtel shared that the services are live in Varanasi, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and four more cities. However, he has not shared the name of the other four cities.
Sunil Bharti Mittal said that the company will increase 5G coverage by 2023 in the country. In fact, the company is planning to launch 5G services in all parts of the country.
For the unaware, the services have been launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event in Pragati Maidan, where he said, “Today, 130 crore Indians are getting a wonderful gift in the form of 5G from the country and the telecom industry of the country,” he said, adding 5G is the dawn of a new era. “5G is the beginning of an infinite sky of opportunities.”
Airtel 5G Services In India: Details
It is worth noting that Airtel is the first telecom operator that has launched 5G services in India. However, the services have been launched in the selected cities and some of the tier-II cities will get the services by the end of this year. In addition, the company is expected to focus on the expansion of the services to more cities in 2023.
Reliance Jio 5G Services In India: Details
On the other hand, Reliance Jio chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani of India’s number one telecom company Reliance Jio said that 5G services will be launched across all corners by the end of the next year.
“I want to reiterate Jio’s commitment to deliver 5G to every town, every taluka, and every tehsil of our country by December 2023. Most of Jio’s 5G is developed in India, and hence carries the stamp of Atmanirbhar Bharat,” he said.
“India may have started a little late, but I want to assure all of you, we will finish first by rolling out 5G services across the length and breadth of India. And as an industry, we will ensure that we have the highest quality and the most affordable rates than anyone else has in the world,” he further added.