Bharti Airtel introduces Airtel 5G Plus services in Ladakh

Bharti Airtel (Airtel) has announced the rollout of its 5G services in the Union Territory of Ladakh in India to enable the Leh and Kargil districts to get an ultrafast 5G network.

As per the Indian telecom services provider, Airtel 5G Plus services will be accessible to customers in a phased manner as it works to build its network and finish rolling it out.

Users with devices that support 5G will benefit from a fast Airtel 5G Plus network for no cost until the deployment becomes more widespread.

Airtel will expand its network, making its services accessible to all cities within Ladakh in due course.

Bharti Airtel introduces Airtel 5G Plus services in Ladakh. Photo courtesy of Shrutuja Shirke/Wikimedia Commons.

Customers will be able to enjoy superfast secure, reliable 5G Plus services without worrying about data usage because the company will remove the limitation on data usage on all current plans, said Airtel.

Airtel 5G Plus is expected to bolster the whole range of services that Airtel provides to transform education, manufacturing, healthcare, mobility, agriculture, and logistics.

Adarsh Verma — Bharti Airtel Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh COO said: “Bringing 5G connectivity to our customers in Ladakh is in line with our commitment to bridging the digital divide and connecting not only the tourists who flock here to see the scenic landscapes but also the residents of this remarkable Union Territory.

“Customers can now experience ultrafast networks and enjoy speeds up to 20-30 times faster than the current 4G speeds. We are in the process of lighting up the entire Union Territory which will allow customers to enjoy superfast access to high-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos and more.”