Airtel 5G Plus services now available in Port Blair

Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G Plus services in Port Blair. According to the telco, it is the only operator to launch 5G services in the Union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Recently, Airtel rolled out its 5G Plus services in 235 additional cities in India. Airtel 5G Plus services are now available across 500 cities in the country.

“Connectivity to our customers in the entryway to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is in line with our commitment to bridging the digital divide and connecting communities who need it the most. I am thrilled to announce the launch of Airtel 5G Plus in Port Blair. Customers here can now experience ultrafast networks and enjoy speeds up to 20-30 times faster than the current 4G speeds, said Ayan Sarkar, CEO of Bharti Airtel, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. “We are in the process of lighting up the entire Union territory which will allow customers to enjoy superfast access to high-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos, and more.”

Airtel has said that its 5G Plus services will be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the rollout. Moreover, Airtel will augment its network making its services available across the Union territory in due course of time.

Airtel customers with 5G smartphones can enjoy the high-speed Airtel 5G Plus network at no additional cost. The company has removed 5G data capping on most of its plans, which allows users to avail of 5G Plus services without worrying about exhausting mobile data or paying additional charges. Airtel 5G Plus work on all 5G smartphones and no SIM card change is required as the existing Airtel 4G SIM is already 5G-enabled.