Airtel launched its 5G services in India on Thursday. Airtel 5G in India is currently available in selected cities only and will be expanding to more cities in the future. Airtel 5G will offer speeds up to 20-30 times faster than 4G LTE, making it ideal for data-intensive applications such as HD video streaming, virtual reality gaming, and live video streaming. The current 5G available cities are Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai.
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Airtel 5G is the next generation of wireless technology that promises faster speeds, lower latency, and more capacity than ever before. If you have a compatible smartphone, you can activate Airtel 5G on your device and enjoy the benefits of this cutting-edge technology. Also read: 6 Best Ways to Increase Internet speed on smartphone
Airtel is working with leading global equipment manufacturers to deploy a state-of-the-art 5G network in India. Airtel 5G will also have low latency, which is critical for applications such as autonomous vehicles and remote surgery. The 5G network will use spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band, which is globally recognized for 5G deployments. Airtel has already deployed over 1 million km of optical fiber across India as part of its extensive network infrastructure. This will form the backbone of Airtel’s 5G network and ensure seamless coverage and capacity.
This latest generation technology will enable India to leapfrog to the forefront of the global digital economy and provide a transformative experience for users. The 5G network will initially be available in select cities across India, with plans to roll out nationwide in the coming months. Furthermore, the government is working to launch 5G in 200 cities over the next six months, said telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
To activate Airtel 5G on your smartphone, you’ll need to first ensure that your device is compatible with the Airtel 5G network. A list of compatible devices can be found on the Airtel website.
Once you’ve confirmed that your device is compatible, you can activate Airtel 5G on your smartphone from Settings, Mobile network, Preferred network type, and select 5G. That’s it. It doesn’t require you to change your entire Airtel sim to upgrade from 4G to 5G.
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