Regulatory Disclosure Details
Network Enhancement Program
Bharti Airtel announced the successful completion of a comprehensive network enhancement program across Odisha, with special focus on Puri Rath Yatra preparations. The enhancements were specifically designed to manage the anticipated surge in voice and data traffic during the annual festival period.
Infrastructure Details
The company has strengthened its network infrastructure in Puri, covering all major road and rail corridors leading to the holy city. All enhancements are equipped with 5G technology to ensure uninterrupted voice connectivity and high-speed data services during peak crowd movement.
Deployment Statistics
Over the last 12 months, the company deployed more than 1,500 new 5G sites across Odisha state. This expansion significantly strengthened Airtel's network footprint across 30 districts, enabling reliable high-speed connectivity for over 11 million customers spanning urban centers, emerging towns, and rural communities.
Management Commentary
Abhirup Chatterjee, COO of Bharti Airtel, stated: "Puri Rath Yatra is one of Odisha's most revered and largest public gatherings, attracting millions of devotees from across the country and abroad. Ensuring uninterrupted connectivity during this period is our utmost priority. We have completed extensive network enhancements across Puri and key travel corridors. These investments reaffirm Airtel's commitment in delivering a reliable, resilient and superior network experience for every customer throughout the celebrations."
Commercial Offering
Airtel Odisha launched Fully Unlimited Packs starting from ₹399 for prepaid smartphone users. The packs include unlimited 4G and 5G data and calls, enabling customers to stream, share, work, study, and stay connected without daily limits.
Company Background
Headquartered in India, Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 650 million customers in 15 countries across India and Africa, with additional presence in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka through associate entities. The company is ranked second amongst mobile operators globally with networks covering over two billion people.
Airtel's retail portfolio includes high-speed 4G/5G mobile, Wi-Fi (FTTH+ FWA) with speeds up to 1 Gbps, convergence across linear and on-demand entertainment, video streaming services, digital payments and financial services. For enterprise customers, Airtel offers secure connectivity, cloud and data center services, cyber security, IoT, and cloud-based communication.
Airtel's digital arm Xtelify empowers telcos globally to leverage AI, data and technology for digital transformation. Xtelify also offers Airtel Cloud in India enabling enterprises with a sovereign, telco-grade cloud platform. Airtel offers passive infrastructure services through its subsidiary Indus Tower Ltd.