Bharti Airtel has announced the completion of its additional spectrum deployment, acquired in July 2024 in Rajasthan. Airtel said it has deployed an additional 5 MHz on the 1800 MHz band and an additional 4 MHz on the 900 MHz band. This deployment is expected to significantly enhance Airtel's 5G and 4G network capacities, leading to improved data speeds and better coverage, particularly within buildings in both urban and rural areas, the company said.
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Spectrum Deployment Across Rajasthan
"The deployment of additional spectrum is now complete, and as a result, customers across Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Alwar, Sikar, Pali, and other areas will enjoy an elevated quality of service for both voice and data," Bharti Airtel said on Wednesday.
According to the company, the improved network will not only enhance the quality of voice and data services but also expand coverage along highways, rail routes, and in rural areas where demand for connectivity is rising.
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Commitment to Rajasthan's Connectivity Needs
Commenting on the network enhancement, Airtel said, "With the integration of this new spectrum, customers across the state can now enjoy enhanced call connectivity, faster data speeds, and overall improved performance. We remain committed to Rajasthan and will continue to invest in technologies that will help elevate the service experience for our customers."
Spectrum Acquisition and Refarming for 5G
Bharti Airtel secured a total of 97 MHz of spectrum in the latest auction, which included reacquiring expired spectrum, expanding its Sub-GHz spectrum, and efficiently consolidating its fragmented spectrum blocks into continuous spectrum.
Airtel said it now holds the largest pool of mid-band spectrum, which, along with its holdings across various bands—900, 1800, 2100, and 2300 MHz—positions it to meet the growing demand for high-speed data services through its 5G and 4G networks. Additionally, Airtel has begun refarming mid-band spectrum for 5G to address the increasing data needs of its customers.
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As Airtel deploys additional spectrum across all 50 districts in Rajasthan, customers can expect enhanced browsing speeds and better indoor coverage, the official release said.
