Airtel celebrates 5.2 million 5G customers in Maharashtra excluding Mumbai

Bharti Airtel ("Airtel"), one of India's leading telecommunications service providers, announced that it has 5.2 million customers enjoying 5G service in the state of Maharashtra excluding Mumbai. The Company has successfully deployed 5G service across all cities and districts in Maharashtra excluding Mumbai reflecting a promising shift towards offering next-generation mobile connectivity.

Airtel has registered a significant increase in 5G users in the past 6 months in Maharashtra excluding Mumbai. The Company's expansive network deployment has effectively extended its services across the entire state, greatly simplifying the process for customers to embrace 5G. From the iconic architectural marvels of Ajanta and Ellora Caves, to the renowned pilgrimage site of Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, the breathtaking vistas of tourist hotspots like Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani, Airtel continues to complete its rollout across Maharashtra excluding Mumbai.

Commenting on the milestone, George Mathen, CEO - Rest of Maharashtra, Bharti Airtel said, "We are making significant strides in building the network infrastructure required to facilitate widespread adoption of 5G in Maharashtra excluding Mumbai. We express our gratitude to our valued customers who have upgraded to enjoy the power of unlimited 5G service at no additional cost. Our tireless efforts are to keep our customers consistently connected to the state's fastest, most reliable, and cutting-edge network."

The rapid deployment and adoption of 5G in the country is due to multiple factors including rapid network enhancement, accelerated 5G rollout and increasing availability of 5G devices. In order to make affordable devices accessible to users, Airtel also collaborated with Poco to offer sub10K 5G smartphones, which helped to grow its overall 5G user base in the country. Retail expansion in the region to increase physical format of stores has further augmented consumer connect to help customers upgrade conveniently to 5G service.

Shares of Bharti Airtel Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 1276.75 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 1306.15. The total number of shares traded during the day was 238027 in over 16100 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 1309.55 and intraday low of 1258.25. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 304413480.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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