Airtel launches 4G in 22 towns of Kashmir valley

Officials during launch of Airtel 4G services in Kashmir.
Officials during launch of Airtel 4G services in Kashmir.

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Mar 31: Telecom giant Bharti Airtel today said it has launched 4G services in 22 towns across the Kashmir valley.
Customers in Kashmir can now enjoy Airtel 4G across a range of smart devices including 4G compatible smartphones and 4G hotspots. Airtel 4G will allow customers to experience uninterrupted HD video streaming, superfast uploading and downloading of movies, music and images Airtel 4G services are available at 3G prices. Customers can upgrade to 4G SIM for free and choose from a range of exciting Prepaid and Postpaid plans that offer generous dollops of high speeds data.
Commenting on the announcement, Raveendra Desai, COO, J&K, Bharti Airtel said, “We are pleased to announce the launch of our 4G services in Kashmir that will enable customers in the valley to get on the digital highway. We remain committed to the Government’s digital vision for the State and will continue to invest in expanding our services.”
Airtel 4G is now available in 61 towns across Jammu & Kashmir (22 towns in Kashmir and 39 towns in Jammu). Airtel 4G has been rolled out in Jammu and Kashmir using FD LTE technology in the 1800 MHz band and the company plans to expand its 4G footprint to over 100 towns across the state.
Airtel 4G is now available in following towns across Jammu & Kashmir. In Kashmir, Airtel 4G services are available in Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag, Achhabal, Badgam, Boniyar, Khansahib, Lar, Lasjan, Lethpora, Mattan, Rafiabad, Shangus, Trehgam, Veesu, Verinag, Pattan, Awantipora, Bijbehara, Sonawari, Chadura and Pampora, whereas in Jammu, the services are available in Batote, Bhimber Gali, Langdale, Manwal, Mendhar, Nowshera, RS Pura, Ram Nagar, Surankote, Thathi, Vijaypur, Doda, Banihal, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, Kathua, Katra, Samba, Udhampur, Reasi, Rehambal, Bari Brahamana, Billawar, Ghomanhasan, Miran Sahib, Misriwala, Raipur Domana, Bashohli, Hiranagar, Rajouri, Sunderbani, Thanamandi, Jyotipuram, Talwara, Badlirakh, Garnai and Vaishno Devi.