Airtel rolls out 5G service in seven cities of Jammu and Kashmir: Key locations and more – Times of India

Airtel rolled out its 5G service in Jammu and Srinagar last month. The company has now expanded its 5G footprint in seven cities of Jammu and Kashmir. The telecom operator has rolled out the Airtel 5G Plus service in Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, Akhnoor, Kupwara, Lakhanpur & Khour.
Customers with 5G-enabled smartphones can access Airtel 5G service at the above-mentioned locations. Airtel users must remember that they don’t need a new SIM card to access the 5G services. Subscribers can avail of the 5G services on their existing 4G SIM. Also, presently the telecom operator is offering 5G services at no additional cost. So, the users don’t have to pay extra money to access Airtel 5G Plus.

Commenting on the launch, Adarsh Verma, COO, Bharti Airtel, Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh said, “Connectivity to our customers in the Valley is in line with our commitment to bridge the digital divide and connect communities who need it the most. I am thrilled to announce the launch of Airtel 5G Plus in Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, Akhnoor, Kupwara, Lakhanpur & Khour. Customers in these cities 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 Union territory which will allow customers to enjoy superfast access to High-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos and more.”

Download the Airtel Thank app to check 5G availability in your area
Airtel has also updated its Thanks app which now allows users to check the 5G compatibility of their smartphone. Users can also check the availability of Airtel 5G Plus in their location with the help of the app. Just make sure that you have a 5G-enabled handset to use the 5G services. Also, you can click here to check our brand-wise guide on how to enable 5G on your smartphone.