After years of anticipation, 5G, the next generation of mobile broadband, was officially launched in India on October 1, 2022 at the India Mobile Congress. After nearly two months, Airtel and other leading telecom operators – Jio and Vodafone Idea – are gradually bringing 5G connectivity to many cities across the country.
Airtel CEO Sunil Mittal stated at the India Mobile Congress 2022 that Airtel’s 5G services will be widely available by 2024. So if you want to know more about Airtel 5G network plans, compatible phones, speed, cities where it is available, and more then you’ve come to the right place.
*Price of Airtel 5G plans in India
| planned price | data utility | validity |
| Rs 3359 | 2.5GB daily | 365 days |
| Rs 2999 | 2GB daily | 365 days |
| Rs 1799 | 24GB | 365 days |
| Rs 999 | 2.5GB daily | 84 days |
| Rs 839 | 2GB daily | 84 days |
| Rs 779 | 1.5GB daily | 90 days |
| Rs 719 | 1.5GB daily | 84 days |
| Rs 699 | 3GB daily | 56 days |
| Rs 666 | 1.5GB daily | 77 days |
| Rs 549 | 2GB daily | 56 days |
| Rs 519 | 1.5GB daily | 60 days |
| Rs 499 | 3GB daily | 28 days |
| Rs 479 | 1.5GB daily | 56 days |
| Rs 455 | 6GB | 84 days |
| Rs 399 | 2.5GB daily | 28 days |
| Rs 359 | 2GB daily | 28 days |
| Rs 319 | 2GB daily | 1 month |
| Rs 299 | 1.5GB daily | 28 days |
| Rs 296 | 25GB | 30 days |
| Rs 265 | 1GB daily | 28 days |
| Rs 239 | 1GB daily | 24 days |
| Rs 209 | 1GB daily | 21 days |
| Rs 155 | 1GB | 24 days |
| Rs 179 | 2GB | 28 days |
| Rs 199 | 3GB | 30 days |
*All current Airtel unlimited 4G plans are compatible with 5G connectivity.
- Is there Airtel 5G in India?
Yes, Airtel offers its 5G services in 13 cities in India. Here is the list of cities that have Airtel 5G network:- Varanasi
- Guwahati
- Delhi
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Nagpur
- Bombay
- Bengaluru
- patina
- gurugram
- Siliguri
- Lucknow
- panipat
Some airports across the country, including Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, Lohegaon Airport in Pune and Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, also offer access to Airtel’s 5G Plus network.
- Is 5G SIM available at Airtel?
All working Airtel 4G SIM cards support 5G. They work flawlessly on your 5G smartphone. - How fast is Airtel 5G Plus?
Airtel 5G Plus is said to be up to 30 times faster than the Airtel 4G network. - How can I check if my phone is 5G ready?
Simply log into the Airtel Thanks app to see if your smartphone supports 5G and if your city is Airtel 5G Plus ready. - What do I have to do to experience Airtel 5G Plus?
All current Airtel 4G SIMs are already 5G-capable. They work flawlessly on your 5G smartphone. To use Airtel 5G Plus you need to do the following:- Buy a 5G smartphone: If you don’t already have one, just upgrade to one that does. Airtel 5G is compatible with all 5G enabled smartphones in India
- Change the handset settings: Go to Settings > Connections or Mobile network. Select 5G network mode
You may also need to update the software on your handset.
- Will my current SIM card work with Airtel 5G Plus?
Yes, the existing Airtel 4G SIM cards work seamlessly on a smartphone that supports the 5G network. - Can a 5G phone be used on a 4G network?
Yes, your 5G smartphone can connect to both Airtel 5G Plus and 4G networks. - How can I Activate Airtel 5G in my smartphone?
The process for iOS and Android devices would be slightly different according to Airtel’s website.
- Navigate to the Settings section in the app
- Now go to Connections or Cellular Network
- Select 5G network mode
You may also need to update the software on your handset.
- Which smartphones are Airtel 5G compatible?
List of Airtel 5G Compatible Smartphones:
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