Airtel has launched 5G services across Kochi’s water metro stations for the first time, adding to the already-live service in all other parts of the island city of Kochi.
Airtel said that it is the first service provider to offer 5G services to customers travelling on India’s first water metro service. It is available to customers along the route of the Kerala Water Metro service between the High Court-Vypin terminals and the Vyttila-Kakkanad terminals.
India’s first water metro connects 10 islands around Kochi through battery-operated electric hybrid boats for seamless connectivity with the city. The Kochi Water Metro commenced operations on two routes – between Kerala High Court and Vypin and Vytilla to Kakkanad.
Airtel’s 5G service is now available in over 3500 cities and towns across the country. The company has surpassed the 10 million unique customer mark on its 5G network nationally and is looking to cover every town and key rural area with its 5G service by September 2023.
Commenting on the launch, Amit Gupta COO, Bharti Airtel, Kerala said:
We are delighted to be at the forefront of such a transformative project, delivering last-mile connectivity. It is yet another milestone in our ambition to deliver blazing fast 5G speeds to as many of our customers as possible, including on waterways. We are thrilled that our customers can now enjoy the power of the 5G service while on the water metro ride and relish the scenic beauty of Kochi.