Earlier this month, Airtel launched its 5G services at the Terminal 2 of Bengaluru Airport. Now, the Indian telecom giant has today announced its Airtel 5G Plus services at one more airport location, Pune Lohegaon Airport. The Pune Airport is the first airport in the state to enjoy Airtel 5G Plus services.
Commenting on the launch, George Mathen, CEO, Maharashtra, and Goa, Bharti Airtel said,
“I am thrilled to announce the beginning of a new chapter in Maharashtra as Pune International Airport, becomes the first airport in the state to have the Airtel 5G Plus services. While at the terminal, customers can now access superfast access to High Definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos, and more. I thank the authorities for all the support extended to make this project live.”
The Airtel 5G Plus service will allow passengers to enjoy the 5G services on their smartphones while at the airport. The passengers can avail the Airtel 5G services while they are at the arrival and departure terminals, boarding gates, migration and immigration counters, lounges, security areas, baggage claim belts, parking areas, etc.
Airtel has acquired a 19,800 MHz spectrum and secured the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands in India for its 5G services. Last month, Airtel rolled out its 5G services in eight cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Siliguri, and Varanasi. This month, Airtel has expanded it to Gurugram and Panipat.
Airtel has already confirmed that it will cover its 5G services in all key metros by the end of this year 2022. Plus, all of urban India in 2023 and then across the country by March 2024. Since the existing Airtel 4G SIM is 5G enabled, no SIM change is required to enjoy 5G services.
