Airtel 5G Demonstration Goes Live in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Airtel today declared that Airtel is now first telco to successfully demonstrate live 5G service over a commercial network in Hyderabad.
Airtel 5G is pushed to deliver 10 times the speed of existing network technologies, allowing customers to download a full-length movie in a matter of seconds on a 5G network and phone.
Airtel worked with its equipment partner Ericsson to enable the new experience. The operator claimed that it had the capability to operate its 5G network over existing.
Airtel stated if permitted by the Department of Telecom (DoT), that it could operate its 5G and 4G networks dynamically within the same spectrum block and is ready to deploy 5G in a matter of months.
Airtel’s 5G demonstration is live at select stores in Hyderabad. The operator is claiming to maintain social distancing norms to curb coronavirus spread while showcasing the new experience.
MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel Mr. Gopal Vittal said, “I am very proud of our engineers who have worked tirelessly to showcase this incredible capability in Tech City, Hyderabad today. Every one of our investments is future proofed as this game changing test in Hyderabad proves. With Airtel being the first operator to demonstrate this capability, we have shown again that we have always been the first in India to pioneer new technologies in our quest for empowering Indians everywhere.”
However, the operator did not provide any specific timeline on the commercial rollout of its 5G network in the country.
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