Bharti Airtel Expands 5G Network with 2400+ New Sites in MP & Chhattisgarh
Filing Summary
Bharti Airtel has announced the deployment of over 2,400 new 5G sites across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh as of January 19, 2026. This expansion covers 87 districts, providing high-speed connectivity to 36 million customers in urban and rural areas. The rollout includes increased network density in rural regions, addressing previous connectivity gaps. The initiative supports digital needs across various sectors, including education and government institutions. Bharti Airtel continues to focus on enhancing its network infrastructure to support India’s transition to a digital-first economy.
On January 19, 2026, Bharti Airtel announced the deployment of over 2,400 new 5G sites across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. This expansion has been completed over the past 12 months and now covers 87 districts, providing high-speed connectivity to approximately 36 million customers.
The network expansion includes bustling cities, fast-growing towns, and remote rural villages. The deployment of six new sites daily has enhanced the network’s capacity to support smoother streaming, faster downloads, and reliable digital payments. Key districts benefiting from this expansion include Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Rewa, Ujjain, Sagar, Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Dewas, Korba, and Rajnandgaon.
The expanded coverage aims to meet the digital needs of citizens, students, micro-businesses, and government institutions. The initiative includes increased network density in rural areas, addressing previous connectivity gaps. This involves site deployment across villages, highways, border areas, and economic corridors experiencing rapid digital adoption.
Ritesh Agrawal, CEO of Bharti Airtel for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, stated that the expansion reflects the company’s commitment to providing reliable connectivity across the region. The rollout creates a robust digital backbone, serving as a foundation for growth and innovation in these states.
Bharti Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with operations in 17 countries across South Asia and Africa. The company ranks among the top three mobile operators globally. It offers a range of services, including high-speed 4G/5G mobile broadband, Airtel Xstream Fiber, and enterprise solutions such as secure connectivity, cloud services, and IoT. Airtel continues to focus on expanding its network infrastructure to support India’s digital transformation.