Airtel launches 4G services in Punjab

BANGALORE, INDIA: Telecommunications service provider Bharti Airtel launched prepaid and postpaid 4G services in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula in Punjab. The company has already launched 4G LTE services in Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Pune.

     Jagbir Singh, CTO & Director, Network Services Group, Bharti Airtel, said: "The much awaited launch of Airtel 4G services fulfills a huge market requirement and will give customers in Chandigarh the power to upgrade to cutting edge 4G LTE technology - the most advanced wireless broadband experience available across the globe today. This launch is another first by Airtel that further enhances the footprint of mobile broadband in India. We are optimistic about the potential of Airtel 4G services and invite our data savvy customers in Punjab to enjoy this world class data experience".

     In 2010, Airtel won BWA license spectrum in Kolkata, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra (excluding Mumbai) circles. Moreover, earlier last year, it acquired 49 per cent interest in Qualcomm AP's India entities that hold BWA licenses in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala.