Airtel Expands Network in Gujarat, Adds 1,700 Towers

On September 23, 2024, Bharti Airtel, a leading telecom company in India, announced that it has significantly boosted its network infrastructure across Gujarat. 

Over the past 7 months, Airtel has installed more than 1,700 new cellular towers in the state, averaging over 8 towers per day. This expansion aims to provide residents and businesses with improved access to Airtel’s voice, data, and digital services.

The company is focused on strengthening its rural network in Gujarat, one of its key markets. With this initiative, Airtel plans to extend its coverage to 7,000 villages, benefiting over 5 million people. Airtel’s network now covers urban, semi-urban, and rural areas, including highways, tourist spots, and business centres, ensuring widespread connectivity throughout the state.

To celebrate these achievements, Airtel has launched a new ad campaign featuring popular Gujarati folk singer Aditya Gadhvi, known for his hit song “Khalasi” from Coke Studio Bharat. The ad highlights Gadhvi’s amazement at Airtel’s rapid network expansion, showcasing high-speed connectivity even in the most remote parts of Gujarat. This campaign emphasises Airtel’s commitment to improving its network across the region.

Financials Highlights

Telecom giant Bharti Airtel reported a significant 158% year-on-year growth in net profit for the first quarter of FY 2024-25, driven by a focus on cost efficiency, a growing number of 4G and 5G users, and steady growth in the Wi-Fi segment. Airtel’s net profit for Q1FY25 stood at ₹4,159 crore, compared to ₹1,612 crore in the same period last year, surpassing industry expectations. Sequentially, the profit more than doubled from ₹2,071 crore in the previous quarter.

About Bharti Airtel Limited

Bharti Airtel Limited, based in India, is a global communications company serving over 550 million customers in seventeen countries across South Asia and Africa. It is one of the top three mobile operators worldwide, with its networks covering more than 2 billion people. Airtel is India’s largest provider of integrated communication solutions and the second-largest mobile operator in Africa. The company also offers digital payments and financial services. For business customers, Airtel provides various solutions, including safe connectivity, cloud and data centre services, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), advertising technology, and cloud-based communication services.

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