Airtel is testing Standalone (SA) 5G service using its existing 4G spectrum

[Ashu3]

It's not that simple. To do what you're expecting they have to build 5G network from scratch again by removing all the existing Nokia/Samsung equipment

I have updated by comment. nokia one is impossible but for 2 samsung circles can be done

 

[RummaanKhan]

I have updated by comment. nokia one is impossible but for 2 samsung circles can be done

They preferred samsung in those 2 circles to reduce cost. Ericsson is too expensive to run in those circles with low revenue

 

[RummaanKhan]

I have heard Jio used Samsung for 5G as well to negotiate with Ericsson in two or three circles.

Or maybe you just created something on your mind

 

[TheAndroidFreak]

Or maybe you just created something on your mind

Sorry. I am still finding out. But I mixed from Airtel 5G with Samsung in Kolkata or West Bengal and Punjab and that's why came to conclusion. Clearly mentioned Jio gave 5G deals to Samsung as well.

 

[Ashok Varma]

Airtel senior executive says they are not in hurry for 5G SA, still heavy data usage on 4G.

4G traffic still heavy, Airtel in no hurry to switch to standalone 5G

Bharti Airtel plans to switch its 5G services to a standalone network in one or two cities within three years, although currently, they will continue using non-standalone mode due to high 4G traffic. The shift aims to utilize mid-band spectrum and develop viable monetization applications for 5G...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[TheAndroidFreak]

Airtel senior executive says they are not in hurry for 5G SA, still heavy data usage on 4G.

4G traffic still heavy, Airtel in no hurry to switch to standalone 5G

Bharti Airtel plans to switch its 5G services to a standalone network in one or two cities within three years, although currently, they will continue using non-standalone mode due to high 4G traffic. The shift aims to utilize mid-band spectrum and develop viable monetization applications for 5G...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Airtel not ready for 5G launch. Lol.

 

[TheCapedCrusader]

Airtel senior executive says they are not in hurry for 5G SA, still heavy data usage on 4G.

4G traffic still heavy, Airtel in no hurry to switch to standalone 5G

Bharti Airtel plans to switch its 5G services to a standalone network in one or two cities within three years, although currently, they will continue using non-standalone mode due to high 4G traffic. The shift aims to utilize mid-band spectrum and develop viable monetization applications for 5G...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

It got super heavy now due to NSA 5G

 

[Ashok Varma]

It's got super heavy now due to NSA 5G

Still Airtel don't have 5G core, so their 5G NSA relies on 4G core, thats why 4G have heavy traffic.