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Mumbai, April 21, 2026: Bharti, one of the leading telecom service provider companies in India Airtel announced today that more than 3,400 new 5G sites have been set up in Maharashtra and Goa, providing customers with faster internet, wider coverage and an improved network experience.

This network expansion has been done extensively in all 36 districts of Maharashtra and Goa, covering over 2.2 crore customers living in urban centres, fast-growing cities and remote villages. This is particularly benefiting customers in emerging and developing districts like Gadchiroli, Nandurbar and Sindhudurg, where new sites are bridging the connectivity deficit, boosting digital inclusion and ensuring reliable internet service.

With more than 9 new sites being activated every day, consumers across different districts of Maharashtra and Goa can now experience seamless streaming, faster downloads, online work and education, as well as more reliable digital payments, wherever they live or travel. This expanded 5G network is enabling the day-to-day digital needs of citizens, students, micro businesses, tourists and government organizations to be seamlessly met.

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“The demand for data usage in Maharashtra and Goa is growing rapidly, and we aim to continuously strengthen our network to stay ahead of this demand. With the addition of over 3,400 new 5G sites, we are providing faster speeds, wider coverage and a more reliable experience to over 2.2 crore customers. Our continued investment, particularly in developing districts, is a testament to Airtel’s commitment to strengthen the region’s digital development through a future-oriented network that addresses connectivity gaps,” he said. Rabi Shankar Mishra, CEO, Maharashtra & Goa, Bharti Airtel said.

Additionally, Airtel is now offering a completely unlimited data plan for smartphone users in its ₹399 recharge pack, designed for streaming, education, work and staying connected without worrying about data limits, to provide seamless digital availability to consumers in Maharashtra and Goa. Consistently investing to increase network density in rural and semi-urban areas, highways, border areas as well as key economic and cultural corridors, Airtel is ensuring robust and future-proof connectivity even in high mobility and high usage areas.

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