en.Wedoany.com Reported - Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel continues to expand its 5G network across multiple service areas in 2026, enhancing coverage and network speeds through dense deployment of new sites. Over the past 12 months, the company has completed large-scale network infrastructure additions in Gujarat, the Uttar Pradesh East circle, Maharashtra, Goa, and northern regions including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir.
On March 23, 2026, Airtel announced the deployment of over 2,750 new 5G sites in Gujarat, covering 36 districts and serving more than 41 million customers. The company stated that an average of eight new sites go live daily. Adarsh Verma, CEO of Bharti Airtel Gujarat, said data consumption in the state continues to grow, and the company is enhancing the network to meet demand.
On April 6, Airtel announced the deployment of over 4,300 new 5G sites in the Uttar Pradesh East (UP East) circle, the largest number of new sites among expansion plans disclosed so far this year. The expansion covers 48 districts, benefiting approximately 34 million people, with an average of 12 new sites added daily. Amit Gupta, CEO of Bharti Airtel UP East, noted that this deployment builds a resilient digital backbone for the region. In this area, Airtel said its ₹399 recharge plan offers smartphone users a 28-day fully unlimited data plan, including round-the-clock unlimited 4G and 5G data and unlimited calling.
On April 21, Airtel announced the deployment of over 3,400 new 5G sites in Maharashtra and Goa, covering 36 districts and providing high-speed connectivity to more than 22 million customers, with an average of over nine new sites going live daily. Rabi Shankar Mishra, CEO of Bharti Airtel Maharashtra and Goa, said the company is particularly focused on underserved or emerging areas such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, and Sindhudurg to bridge connectivity gaps.
On June 10, Airtel announced the deployment of over 2,900 new 5G sites in the northern region (including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir), covering 77 districts and providing high-speed connectivity to more than 28.6 million customers, with an average of over eight new sites activated daily. Anupam Arora, CEO of Bharti Airtel Northern Region, said data demand in the region has surged, and the company is strengthening the network to stay ahead.
In all the above expansion areas, Airtel stated that users can enjoy fully unlimited data and calling services through its ₹399 recharge plan, which is designed for smartphone users to support seamless streaming, remote work, and online learning. The network expansion covers major cities and growth towns including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj.
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