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Business News/ Industry / Telecom/  Airtel expands 4G services to MP, Chhattisgarh after Gujarat
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Airtel expands 4G services to MP, Chhattisgarh after Gujarat

Airtel 4G services will now be available in 18 circles across India

Bharti Airtel launched its 4G network first in the Kolkata circle in 2012. Photo: MintPremium
Bharti Airtel launched its 4G network first in the Kolkata circle in 2012. Photo: Mint

New Delhi: A day after Bharti Airtel announced launching 4G services in Gujarat, the company on Thursday said that Airtel 4G will now be available to customers in Indore, Bhopal, Raipur, Jabalpur and Gwalior, thereby covering Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and expanding its 4G network in 18 circles across India.

“Airtel’s 4G services in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh have been rolled out in the 1800 MHz (FD LTE) band. In an industry first, 10 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum has been deployed to deliver a superior mobile broadband experience to customers," the company said.

Also Read: Airtel launches 4G in Gujarat expanding services to 17 circles across India

The company offered the similar pack as offered to prepaid customer in Gujarat on launch, “Customers can now enjoy 10 GB 4G data for just 249 with any new 4G handset they purchase. Monthly plans for 4G devices start from 450/- and customer can also avail the attractive advance rental plans starting from 4500/- to avail their new device free of cost," Airtel said in a statement.

Vir Inder Nath, chief executive officer of Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Bharti Airtel Limited, said, “We are delighted to launch our 4G services in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh with the onset of the festive season."

Bharti Airtel launched its 4G network in 2012 and was first launched in Kolkata circle. The company does not have 4G in Uttar Pradesh (East) and (West), Bihar and Rajasthan.

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Published: 06 Oct 2016, 04:57 PM IST
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