Airtel emphatically validates 5G readiness

Using a first of its kind, dynamic spectrum sharing, Airtel has seamlessly operated 5G and 4G con-currently within the same spectrum block. "This demonstration has emphatically validated the 5G readiness of Airtel’s network across all domains viz radio, core and transport," it said in a statement.

Airtel 5G is capable of delivering 10x speeds, 10x latency and 100x con-currency when compared to existing technologies. Specifically, in Hyderabad, users were able to download a full-length movie in a matter of seconds on a 5G phone. This demonstration has underlined the company’s technology capabilities.

The full impact of the 5G experience, however, will be available to our customers when the adequate spectrum is available and approval of the government is received.

 “I am very proud of our engineers who have worked tirelessly to showcase this incredible capability in Tech City Hyderabad today. Every one of our investments is future-proofed as this game-changing test in Hyderabad proves. With Airtel being the first operator to demonstrate this capability, we have shown again that we have always been the first in India to pioneer new technologies in our quest for empowering Indians everywhere,” said MD & CEO of Bharti Airtel, Gopal Vittal. 

“We believe India has the potential to become a global hub for 5G innovation. To make that happen we need the ecosystem to come together – applications, devices, and network innovation. We are more than ready to do our bit.” he added.