Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in Assam starting with Dibrugarh & Tinsukia. 4G will be offered using 2300 MHz (TD LTE) band and is available through mobile phones, 4G hotspots and dongles in these towns. Airtel said that in the coming weeks FD LTE in 1800 MHz band will also be launched in the circle.
It has also announced new 4G offer for prepaid customers that lets them enjoy 10 GB 4G data for just Rs 249 with any new 4G handset. With the recharge , 1 GB data will be instantly credited to the customer’s account and the additional 9 GB data can be claimed by the customer through MyAirtel app. Users can avail a maximum of 3 recharges within 90 days, on the offer.
Customers who have a smartphone with 4G support can upgrade to a 4G SIM at their nearest Airtel retail touch points in the city or visit airtel.in/4g to request for a 4G SIM swap. Airtel’s 4G services are currently available in 22 circles across India.
Commenting on the launch, Sameer Anjaria, CEO, Airtel North Eastern States and Assam said:
We are absolutely delighted to launch our 4G services in Assam starting with the towns of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. Our valued customers can now upgrade to 4G, free of cost and enjoy a high speed mobile broadband experience on the Airtel network. With the launch, customers can also look forward to exciting data offers, and choose from a host of affordable tariff plans that offer great value.