Indian telecommunications service provider Bharti Airtel announced that it has deployed additional sites in Kannur and Kasaragod districts to densify its network. The network enhancement project was undertaken across 31 towns and 218 villages, covering a population base of 11.7 lakh. Airtel announced on Monday that the additional sites will further augment the customer experience in this region, providing improved voice and data connectivity.
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Network Enhancement in Kerala
Airtel said customers in the tehsils of Iritty, Kannur, Taliparamba, Thalassery, Payyanur, Hosdurg, Kasaragod, Manjeshwaram, and Vellarikundu under Kannur and Kasaragod districts will directly benefit from this network enhancement. This expansion will enable seamless access to high-speed connectivity for customers in rural and smaller towns in Kannur and Kasaragod.
Airtel's Rural Enhancement Project
Airtel is aiming to augment network connectivity across 60,000 villages in the country by 2024 under its Rural Enhancement Project (REP). The project covers all 14 districts of Kerala, with the goal of increasing network capacity and extending services deeper into rural and unconnected areas.
Focus on Kerala Market
Airtel highlighted Kerala as one of the big focus markets for the company, stating that with this initiative, the telco will be augmenting its network coverage across 1600 villages and 355 towns, covering the entire state.
Airtel's network in the region now covers all key urban, semi-urban, and rural areas, including highways, tourist destinations, and trade centers.
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Airtel said with this expansion, all popular tourist destinations ranging from hill stations to beaches across the state will experience an enhanced network footprint. Hill Stations in Wayanad, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta are now equipped with better network coverage, making Airtel available even in remote locations.
