Airtel Expands 5G Coverage in MP & Chhattisgarh with 2,400+ New Sites
Mumbai: Telecom giant Bharti Airtel announced a major network expansion in Central India, deploying over 2,400 new 5G sites across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the last 12 months.
The expansion, covering 87 districts, now brings high-speed, reliable 5G coverage to approximately 36 million customers across cities, towns, and remote villages in the two states.
Key Details of the Expansion:
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Scale: Over 2,400 new sites, equivalent to launching six new sites every day.
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Coverage: Enhanced footprint across key districts including Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Raipur, Bilaspur, and Durg, among others.
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Focus: Significant investment to strengthen network density in rural pockets, highways, and economic corridors to bridge connectivity gaps.
Executive Statement:
Ritesh Agrawal, CEO – Bharti Airtel for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, stated, "Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are among Airtel’s most strategic markets... This large-scale rollout ensures that millions of people... can access fast, reliable connectivity to power their everyday lives."
He emphasized that the expanded network serves as a "robust digital backbone" to support growth and innovation, affirming that both states will remain focus areas for future investment.
The expansion aims to enable smoother streaming, faster downloads, reliable online work/education, and seamless digital payments for residents and businesses.