Bharti Airtel Limited submitted a press release to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited dated June 10, 2026.
The press release announces the deployment of more than 2,900 new 5G sites across the Upper North region of India over the past 12 months. This network expansion aims to deliver faster speeds, wider coverage, and a superior network experience for customers.
The rollout spans 77 districts and now provides reliable high-speed connectivity to over 28.6 million customers across urban and rural areas. The company activated more than eight new sites daily during this expansion.
The regional breakdown of new sites is as follows:
- Punjab: 1,066+ sites
- Haryana: 954+ sites
- Himachal Pradesh: 276+ sites
- Jammu & Kashmir: 619+ sites
The enhanced network enables high-speed 5G access for citizens, students, micro entrepreneurs, enterprises, and government institutions in both urban and rural markets.
Anupam Arora, CEO – Upper North at Bharti Airtel, commented on the expansion: "Data demand across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu Kashmir is surging, and we are staying ahead by relentlessly strengthening our network. These 2,900+ new 5G sites mean faster speeds, wider coverage, and a more reliable experience for over 28.6 million customers. Our continued investments underscore Airtel's commitment to bridging connectivity gaps and powering the region's digital transformation with a future-ready network."
The document was signed by Rohit Krishan Puri, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Bharti Airtel Limited.