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Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks
Bharti Airtel has begun its transition from 5G to 5G-Advanced, marking the next major phase in India’s mobile network evolution. Airtel is currently deploying a dual-mode 5G network that integrates both Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) modes, designed to deliver higher speeds, lower latency, and improved reliability for users across the country.
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Airtel Dual-Mode Technology Explained
Airtel’s new dual-mode architecture combines the strengths of both existing and next-generation network cores. The NSA layer continues to leverage 4G infrastructure for coverage and compatibility, while the SA layer introduces a fully cloud-native, low-latency core built for future applications such as real-time gaming, connected cars, and smart factories. Together, the two modes form a bridge between today’s 5G networks and tomorrow’s intelligent 5G-Advanced systems.
Also Read: Airtel to Become First in India to Offer 5G SA and NSA
Rollout Across 13 Circles
The service is already live for fixed wireless access (FWA) users across 13 telecom circles, giving households and small businesses faster and more stable broadband-grade connectivity over the air. Airtel has also initiated mobile network pilots in select cities, paving the way for a nationwide rollout once performance metrics meet commercial standards. The company has not disclosed a specific launch date but indicated that expansion will be tied to traffic growth and device ecosystem readiness.
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