Bharti Airtel recently deploys an additional 11.2 Mhz spectrum in 1800 band that will boost network capacity for high-speed data services. At 68.8 Mhz, Airtel has the largest spectrum bank in Karnataka and is well-positioned to serve the booming demand for data services.
Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier communications solutions provider, recently said that it has upgraded its mobile network in Karnataka to deliver the best network experience for its customers.
Airtel Added new spectrum in Karnataka
The telco has deployed an additional 11.2 Mhz spectrum in the 1800 Mhz band along with advanced network software tools across its network in the state to significantly bolster high-speed data capacity. The deployment will strengthen an already superior network for telecom company’s customers across the state. It will enable improved network availability and data speeds along with better coverage inside homes and buildings in cities and urban areas. The deployment also allows Airtel to offer wider coverage along highways and rail routes as well as increase footprint in villages as more people access high-speed data services.
The telecom company had acquired the 11.2 Mhz spectrum for Karnataka during the recent auctions conducted by the Government of India. With this fresh spectrum, The telecom company has the largest spectrum bank of 68.8 Mhz in Karnataka. With its diverse spectrum holdings across 2300/2100/1800/900 bands, the company is well-positioned to serve the growing demand for high-speed data services and its network is fully ready for 5G.
We are obsessed with delivering a world-class service experience to our customers and continue to invest aggressively in the new spectrum and network upgrades at a time when our customers need it the most. Airtel now has the largest spectrum bank in Karnataka and our future ready network is well-positioned to meet the surging demand for high-speed data.
Sharan Shetty, CEO – Karnataka, Bharti Airtel said,
Following the pandemic, the adoption of work from home, online classes, video streaming has witnessed a massive surge. The telecom company’s intervention to build additional capacities will go a long way in helping customers stay connected.
The telecom company has also deployed advanced network technologies and tools such as pre-5G Massive MIMO, 4G Advanced and Carrier Aggregation to step up high speed network capacity and coverage. Airtel has over 3.03 crore customers in Karnataka and its network covers 97.5% population of the state.
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