Airtel to Boost Network Coverage for Customers in Punjab, Here’s How

Airtel said that it has upgraded its mobile network in Punjab to deliver the best network experience for its customers. Airtel has deployed an additional 25 MHz spectrum in the 1800/2300 MHz bands along with advanced network software tools to bolster high-speed data capacity in its network. Of this, 20 Mhz has been added in the 2300 band and the 5 Mhz in the 1800 Mhz band, giving Airtel holdings in both bands, said a statement from the company.

How Deployment of Additional Spectrum Boosts Network Coverage for Airtel Customers in Punjab

The deployment of additional spectrum will strengthen the  network for Airtel customers across Punjab, and provide the following benefits says the company:

• It will enable improved network availability and data speeds along with better coverage inside homes and buildings in urban and rural areas.
• It allows the company to offer wider coverage along highways and rail routes.
• Footprint in villages will increase as more people access high-speed data services.

With the addition of this spectrum, which was acquired during the latest spectrum auctions, the company reportedly has the largest spectrum bank of 65 MHz in Punjab.

Airtel spectrum holdings in Punjab

Manu Sood, Hub CEO – Upper North, Bharti Airtel said: “With the highest spectrum holding at 65 MHz  in Punjab, the company is well-positioned to meet the surging demand for high speed data. We remain obsessed with delivering a world-class service experience to our customers and continue to invest aggressively in new spectrum and network upgrades at a time when our customers need it the most.”

Following the pandemic, the adoption of work from home, online classes, video streaming has witnessed a massive surge. Airtel 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.