Airtel Enhances Network with New Spectrum Deployment in Bihar and Jharkhand

Reported by Srikapardhi September 11th, 2024 at 01:18 pm

Enhanced Network Capacity Promises Faster Data Speeds and Improved Coverage Across 62 Districts.

Highlights

Bharti Airtel has deployed 5.2 MHz on the 1800 MHz band and 7 MHz on the 900 MHz band.
Major cities like Patna, Ranchi, and Jamshedpur will see enhanced service quality.
Expansion will improve coverage along highways, rail routes, and in rural areas.

Airtel Enhances Network with New Spectrum Deployment in Bihar and Jharkhand
Bharti Airtel has completed the deployment of additional spectrum acquired in July 2024, enhancing its 5G and 4G network capacity across Bihar and Jharkhand. The new spectrum includes 5.2 MHz in the 1800 MHz band and 7 MHz in the 900 MHz band. Airtel stated that this deployment, covering all 62 districts, is expected to boost network capacity, increase data speeds, and provide better coverage, particularly indoors and in both urban and rural areas.

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Improved Service Quality in Major Cities

"The deployment of additional spectrum is now complete, and as a result, customers in cities such as Patna, Ranchi, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Dhanbad, Bokaro, and Jamshedpur, among others, will enjoy an elevated quality of service for both voice and data," Airtel said on Wednesday.

Wider Coverage and Rural Connectivity

According to Airtel, this expansion will offer wider coverage along highways and rail routes, as well as increase its footprint in rural areas, addressing the growing demand for reliable connectivity.

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Bharti 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 Bihar and Jharkhand and will continue to invest in technologies that elevate the service experience for our customers."

Recent Spectrum Acquisition

At the most recent spectrum auction, Airtel acquired 97 MHz of spectrum, consolidating fragmented blocks and expanding its holdings, particularly in the Sub-GHz band.

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

Airtel said this move strengthens its mid-band spectrum, positioning the company to efficiently manage growing data demands. The company has also begun re-farming its mid-band spectrum to meet the increasing demand for high-speed data on its 5G network.

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