Airtel 5G Network Covers 1.4 Lakh Villages Across India

Airtel's Latest Investor Presentation Reveals Network Coverage and Strategic Plans.

Highlights

  • Airtel's 5G network covers 140,000 villages; 4G network reaches 800,000 villages.
  • Comprehensive coverage in all 7,900 towns across India.
  • Serving 352 million mobile customers, 30 million homes, and 3,500 enterprises.

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Airtel 5G Network Covers 1.4 Lakh Villages in India
Airtel said its 5G network coverage reaches 140,000 villages, while its 4G network coverage extends to 800,000 villages across India. The company covers all 7,900 towns in India with both 5G and 4G technologies, according to a company presentation for investors made on September 17. Airtel's network and infrastructure serve around 352 million mobile customers, over 30 million homes, and more than 3,500 enterprises.

Also Read: Airtel Brings Connectivity to Remote Border Village of Phobrang




Airtel Spectrum Footprint

Airtel noted that it has a pan-India spectrum footprint with a 29 percent spectrum share and the largest portfolio of mid-band spectrum. The company has rights to use spectrum across low band, mid-band, 3.5 GHz band, and mmWave band, using which Airtel covers around 800,000 villages and towns in India.

Also Read: Bharti Airtel Acquires 97 MHz Spectrum to Enhance 4G and 5G Services

5G Non-Standalone Technology

The company also highlighted that it had made a proven bet with 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) technology, which has benefited Airtel with 30 percent higher coverage, better experience, lower capex, and a lower carbon footprint. However, as TelecomTalk reported earlier, Airtel will also be the first operator to offer both 5G NSA and 5G SA (Standalone 5G). You can learn more about it from the link below.

Also Read: Airtel to Become First in India to Offer 5G SA and NSA

ARPU Targets and Service Expansion

Considering the ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) in INR, with Rs 209 in Q4 FY 24, the company is targeting an immediate ARPU goal of Rs 300.

Also Read: Airtel Expands Home Wi-Fi Service Across All Districts in Kerala, Assam, and North East

Airtel also highlighted accelerating home connections with home passes and ensuring ubiquitous coverage via its 5G-based FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) service. Airtel offers fibre and 5G FWA services under its Airtel Home Wi-Fi offering.

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