Airtel to launch 4G LTE services in Bangalore in three weeks

Airtel users in Bangalore won’t have to wait too long to start using high-speed 4G on their mobile devices. Bharti Airtel is all set to bring 4G services to users in Bangalore this month. Earlier today, Airtel India tweeted, “Only for #airtel #Bangalore mobile customers, enjoy #airtel4G on #LTE enabled smartphones in 3 weeks. More details to follow soon!”

According to TelecomTiger, Bharti Airtel has successfully completed the trials of CSFB technology in the cities of Pune, Kolkata and Bangalore in February 2013. It had acquired 49 percent interest in Qualcomm AP’s India entities that hold BWA licenses in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala.

Airtel to offer 4G in Bangalore

Last year in May, the telco had selected Chinese Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions giant Huawei, to plan, design, supply and deploy its TD LTE (4G) network in Karnataka. It has already launched 4G services in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali.

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