How, When & Where Will You Get Airtel 5G Services?

All the Indian telecom companies have already launched 5G services in India. But you must have queries how, when & where will get these 5G connections.

A few days ago, Bharti Airtel announced that its 5G services would soon be available. Although business billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal had already announced the launch of the networks, it was unclear which locations would receive Airtel’s 5G service. 

Now that everything has been verified, In addition, additional information regarding Airtel’s 5G networks has also been made public. 

In reality, at the India Mobile Congress 2022, you had the opportunity to interact with the telco’s 5G network in a real-world setting with a number of users. Here is everything about Bharti Airtel 5G.

Which Cities Will Get Airtel 5G Plus First?

According to Airtel, the company is introducing 5G Plus services in 8 cities throughout the nation. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur, and Varanasi are among these cities. 

If you live outside of any of these cities, don’t worry; Airtel will be gradually spreading its 5G network to other regions of the country. 

By March 2023, Airtel will have 5G coverage in major Indian cities, and by March 2024, the rest of the country should be covered as well.

How Much Will You Have To Pay For Airtel 5G?

The 5G Plus prices offered by Airtel will initially be the same as the 4G prices. Even after 5G is unveiled, the telecom won’t be aiming to price its services at an extremely high premium. 

This is due to the fact that a slower uptake would result in a reduction in total ARPU (average revenue per user). 

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Users who have a suitable 5G smartphone and are within the Airtel 5G network’s coverage area can currently enjoy blisteringly fast 5G speeds for the same cost as 4G plans only.

Which Smartphones Will Support Airtel 5G?

On a list published by Bharti Airtel, the company listed handsets that are compatible with its 5G network at the moment as well as those that aren’t but will be in the future. 

The Airtel Thanks app also allows you to determine whether you are in a 5G city and whether your smartphone is 5G capable.

How Much Speed Will You Get On Airtel 5G?

Ookla has released data on Airtel’s median 5G download speed. According to the Ookla analysis, Airtel’s 5G networks provided median download speeds up to 516 Mbps.