Airtel launches its 5G services in Shillong; check details areas

India’s leading telecommunications services provider Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of its 5G services in Shillong.

Currently operational at Laitumukhrah, Lapalang, Nongrah, Governor House, Lummawbah, Jaiaw Laitdom, Pines colony (Laban Red Cross), Mawpat, Riat Sohkhlur, and a few other locations. Airtel will augment its network making its services available across the city in due course of time.

Commenting on the launch, Rajnish Verma CEO, Bharti Airtel, North Eastern States said, “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Airtel 5G Plus in Shillong. Airtel customers can now experience ultrafast network and enjoy speeds upto 20-30 times faster than the current 4G speeds. We are in the process of lighting up the entire city which will allow customers to enjoy superfast access to High-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos, and more.”

The telecom company has said Airtel 5G Plus services will be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the roll-out.

Customers with the fifth-generation mobile system (5G)-enabled devices would enjoy high-speed Airtel 5G Plus network at no extra cost until the roll-out is more widespread, the service provider said in a statement.