Bharti Airtel to launch 4G services in Delhi

New Delhi, August 5 – Bharti Airtel is likely to launch by September fourth generation (4G) services in Delhi with the view to expand the range of high internet services.

 

The firm, which already offers 4G services in Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune and Chandigarh, has roped in Chinese equipment maker Huawei to build and operate the 4G network in Delhi. "We are planning to launch 4G services in Delhi by September and has selected Huawei for the network," a company source said.

 

The company, which recently reduced 4G data tariffs by up to 31 per cent, is trying to boost up data usage and increase adoption for its 4G service for improving revenues. Airtel had won spectrum for high-speed broadband service – Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) – in four telecom services areas of Kolkata, Maharashtra, Punjab and Karnataka in 2010, paying Rs 3,314.36 crore for it.

 

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