Airtel Expands 5G Network with 2,400+ Sites in MP, Chhattisgarh

Bharti Airtel has expanded its 5G network across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, adding more than 2,400 new 5G sites over the last 12 months. The expansion covers 87 districts across the two states and is expected to serve nearly 36 million customers, strengthening Airtel’s presence in central India.

According to the company, the rollout focuses on improving network capacity, speed, and consistency across urban centres, district headquarters, and rural locations. Airtel stated that it is activating an average of six new 5G sites daily in the region, allowing users to access faster mobile data services and more stable connections for daily digital use.

Major cities and districts benefiting from the expanded network include Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Rewa, Ujjain, Sagar, Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Dewas, Korba, and Rajnandgaon. The company said the deployment is designed to support high-speed internet, including applications such as video streaming, online education, digital payments, and remote working, which have seen steady growth across these states.

Airtel’s regional leadership highlighted that Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are key markets due to rising smartphone penetration and increasing demand for reliable connectivity. The company added that improving network density in smaller towns and villages remains a priority, as digital services become more closely linked to governance, commerce, and education.

The expanded 5G footprint is also expected to benefit small businesses and public institutions by enabling faster data access and lower network latency. Airtel noted that the infrastructure build-out supports its broader telecom infrastructure expansion strategy while maintaining service quality.

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With this rollout, Airtel continues to extend 5G coverage in India beyond metro cities, focusing on consistent service delivery across regions with mixed population density and varied terrain.