Airtel debuts 4G technology in India with Apple

The launch took place in Bangalore and the company will expand 4G services in a phased manner across the country

IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 14 2014 | 2:50 PM IST

Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel along with Apple Friday launched India's first 4G on mobile, a company statement said here Friday.

The statement said now Airtel customers in Bangalore on Apple iPhone 5s or 5c will be able to experience 4G on their mobile at the current 3G prices.

"Customers have to just change their existing SIM to a 4G SIM to start enjoying 4G on mobile without any need to migrate from their existing data plan," it said.

The company said it will launch the 4G services on mobile in a phased manner across the country.

Bharti Airtel Limited has operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa.

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First Published: Feb 14 2014 | 1:36 PM IST

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