Bharti Airtel has deployed more than 2,400 new 5G sites across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the past 12 months, significantly strengthening its network footprint in the two states. The expansion is aimed at delivering faster data speeds, wider coverage and an improved network experience for customers, according to an official release dated January 19, 2026.
Expansion strengthens 5G coverage
Airtel said the network expansion spans 87 districts and now brings high-speed connectivity to around 36 million customers across major cities, fast-growing towns and remote rural areas. With an average of six new sites becoming operational every day, the enhanced network is expected to support smoother video streaming, faster downloads, uninterrupted online work and learning, and more reliable digital payments.
Key districts benefiting from the expansion include Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Rewa, Ujjain, Sagar, Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Dewas, Korba and Rajnandgaon, among others. The strengthened 5G footprint is expected to support the digital requirements of citizens, students, micro-enterprises and government institutions, according to the telco.
Leadership Quote
“Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are among Airtel’s most strategic markets, and this expansion reflects our unwavering commitment to connecting the length and breadth of Bharat,” said Ritesh Agrawal, CEO – Bharti Airtel for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
“Over the past year, we have deployed more than 2,400 new 5G sites, creating a robust digital backbone that will serve as a foundation for growth and innovation in these states. This large-scale rollout ensures that millions of people—across bustling cities, emerging towns, and remote rural villages—can access fast, reliable connectivity to power their everyday lives. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will continue to remain focus areas for Airtel, and we are committed to investing in advanced infrastructure, expanding our network footprint, and delivering world-class experiences to our customers as India moves rapidly towards a digital-first future," he said.
Airtel invests in rural, highway and border connectivity
As part of the expansion, Airtel said it has also invested in improving network density in underserved rural pockets, highways, border regions and economic corridors, addressing connectivity gaps and supporting rising digital adoption across the region.
"To further deepen its presence across the two states, Airtel has invested significantly in strengthening network density in rural pockets where connectivity gaps previously existed. This includes increased site deployment across villages, highways, border areas and economic corridors that are seeing rapid digital adoption," the release said.
