Airtel Expands Wi-Fi Services to Millions of New Homes in India
Telecom major Airtel (Bharti Airtel) has extended its Wi-Fi service to an additional 2.9 million new households in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The company has also extended its services to an additional 1 million new households in Bihar and Jharkhand.
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, mobile devices, and other equipment to interface with the Internet. Airtel has been actively working towards extending its footprint to telecom users in the country.
On July 29, the company announced that it had begun re-farming its existing mid-band spectrum to accommodate the rapidly increasing traffic demand on its 5G network. The company is reallocating its mid-band spectrum to expand 5G services across the 1800, 2100, and 2300 MHz bands nationwide.
Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Bharti Airtel, said, “With Airtel Wi-Fi, customers can unlock a wide range of entertainment options including access to 20+ OTTs, 350+ television channels and a reliable high-speed wireless Wi-Fi service at an affordable tariff starting at Rs. 699 a month. We hope customers make the most of this and enjoy endless entertainment.”
Sujay Chakrabarti, CEO of Bihar and Jharkhand, Bharti Airtel, said, “I am happy to announce that Airtel Wi-Fi has now reached every nook and corner of Bihar and Jharkhand. We hope customers make the most of this and enjoy endless entertainment.”
Customers in Bihar and Jharkhand will be able to enjoy unlimited access to some of the leading English and Hindi OTT platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, and top channels like Star Plus, Sony, and Zee TV among others.
In June, Airtel participated in the auctioning of 5G services organized by the Ministry of Communication. In the same month, the company announced a price hike across all its pre-paid and post-paid plans. At the time of the rate hikes, the company had said that the mobile average revenue per user (ARPU) needs to be upwards of Rs 300 to enable a financially healthy business model for Telcos in India.
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Airtel -: Airtel is a big company in India that provides internet and phone services to people.
Wi-Fi -: Wi-Fi is a way to connect to the internet without using wires. It lets you use the internet on your phone, tablet, or computer from anywhere in your home.
Madhya Pradesh -: Madhya Pradesh is a large state in the center of India. It has many cities and villages where people live.
Chhattisgarh -: Chhattisgarh is another state in India, located in the central part of the country. It is known for its forests and wildlife.
Bihar -: Bihar is a state in the eastern part of India. It has a rich history and many people live there.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India, known for its forests, minerals, and tribal culture.
mid-band spectrum -: Mid-band spectrum is a range of radio waves used to send data for things like mobile phones and internet. It helps in providing faster internet speeds.
5G services -: 5G services are the latest technology for mobile internet. They are much faster than the older 4G services, allowing you to download and stream things very quickly.
OTT platforms -: OTT platforms are online services where you can watch movies, TV shows, and other videos. Examples include Netflix and Amazon Prime.
TV channels -: TV channels are different stations you can watch on your television, like Cartoon Network or Star Plus.
Rs. 699 -: Rs. 699 means 699 Indian Rupees, which is the currency used in India. It is the amount of money you need to pay for the service each month.