Airtel 5G Rollout: Operator Publishes List of 116 Smartphones That Support Airtel 5G Connect
The operator has published a list of 116 smartphones that support its 5G network
The company said that it will soon start rolling out the service in the city and the first devices will be available for purchase in June 2022. The company has also announced that eligible subscribers will get three months of free data usage.
Airtel, which is now providing 4G services in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, has already started testing its 5G network in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
Airtel has published a list of 116 smartphones that support its 5G network, including the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, the Nokia 6.1, and the Nokia 7.1, as well as several devices from other manufacturers.
The operator has been rolling out its 5G network for two years now and currently has over 1.3 million subscribers across the country. In addition to India’s largest telecom operator, Bharti Airtel is also partnering with other carriers in South Africa and Indonesia.
How to Check Airtel 5G Plus Availability?
- Download and open the Airtel Thanks app
- Tap on the ‘Airtel 5G Plus’ banner
- Wait for the app to check 5G network availability and device compatibility
- If both checks pass, the app ask you to change the device’s preferred network to 5G
The company said the list of 116 smartphones was released to ensure that customers have access to the latest technology ahead of the launch of 5G services in these countries later this year. The company added that it plans to increase its customer base by 50% over the next two years following a successful implementation of 5G equipment in these regions in 2020.”
Which Handset Support Airtel 5G Plus?
iPhone
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 12
- iPhone SE (third generation)
Samsung
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Samsung A33 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy M33
- Samsung Flip4
- Samsung Galaxy S22
- Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Samsung Fold4
OnePlus
- OnePlus Nord
- OnePlus 9
- OnePlus 9pro
- OnePlus Nord CE
- OnePlus Nord CE 2
- OnePlus 10 PRO 5G
- OnePlus Nord CE Lite 2
- OnePlus 10R
- OnePlus Nord 2T
- OnePlus 10T
- OnePlus 9RT
Realme
- Realme 9i 5G
- Realme 8s 5G
- Realme X7 Max 5G
- Realme Narzo 30pro 5G
- Realme X7 5G
- Realme X7pro 5G
- Realme 8 5G
- Realme X50 Pro
- Realme GT 5G
- Realme GT ME
- Realme GT NEO2
- Realme 9 5G
- Realme 9 Pro
- Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Realme Narzo 30 5G
- Realme 9 SE
- Realme GT2
- Realme GT 2 pro
- Realme GT NEO3
- Realme Narzo 50 5G
- Realme Narzo 50 pro
- Realme GT Neo 3T
- Realme GT Neo 3T 150W
Vivo
- Vivo X50 Pro
- Vivo V20 Pro
- Vivo X60 Pro+
- Vivo X60
- Vivo X60 Pro
- Vivo V21 5G
- Vivo V21e
- Vivo X70 Pro
- Vivo X70 Pro+
- Vivo Y72 5G
- Vivo V23 5G
- Vivo V23 Pro 5G
- Vivo V23e 5G
- Vivo T1 5G
- Vivo Y75 5G
- Vivo T1 PRO
- Vivo X80
- Vivo X80 pro
- Vivo V25
- Vivo V25 Pro
Oppo
- Oppo Reno5G Pro
- Oppo Reno 6
- Oppo Reno 6 pro
- Oppo F19proplus
- Oppo A53 s
- Oppo A74
- Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G
- Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- Oppo Reno7
- Oppo Reno 8
- Oppo Reno 8 pro
- Oppo K10 5G
- Oppo F21s Pro 5G
Xiaomi
- Xiaomi Mi 10
- Xiaomi Mi 10i
- Xiaomi Mi 10T
- Xiaomi Mi 10Tpro
- Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro
- Xiaomi Mi 11X
- Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Poco F3 GT
- Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G
- Xiaomi 11T Pro
- Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 pro plus
- Poco M4 5G
- Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Xiaomi 12 pro
- Xiaomi 11i
- Xiaomi Redmi 11 prime + 5G
- Poco F4 5G
- Poco X4 pro
- Xiaomi Redmi K50i
“With the new technology coming into play soon, we want our customers to be able to enjoy all that it has to offer,” They stated in a press release issued on Monday (18th July). “As such, we have put together this list so they can continue enjoying our services without any problem whatsoever.”
Airtel also stated that it will make sure that all the devices which do not support 5G connectivity will be supported by 3G or 4G LTE for data use.
Airtel has announced that it will be rolling out its 5G network in the country, and it will be doing so with a total of 116 smartphones. The operator is working hand-in-hand with Qualcomm to create the new technology, which has been in the works since last year.
According to Airtel’s executive director (operations), Karthik J said that several devices can support 5G connectivity. The list includes smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi, and Nokia among others. He also mentioned that they are looking forward to releasing more details about their plans shortly.
The company is also looking forward to launching mobile internet services using 5G technology later this month.
