Airtel Expands Network in UP East with Over 4,300 New 5G Sites; Launches ₹399 Unlimited Data Plan
Lucknow: Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecom service providers, has announced a major expansion of its network in UP East, deploying over 4,300 new 5G sites in the past 12 months. This large-scale rollout has significantly strengthened its coverage and performance across the region.
The expansion spans all 48 districts of the UP East circle, benefiting nearly 34 million people across urban centers, rapidly growing towns, and remote villages. By adding an average of 12 sites per day, Airtel has accelerated the rollout of high-speed connectivity, ensuring customers experience seamless and stable network performance for work, education, entertainment, and digital payments.
Customers in key cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, and Jhansi will directly benefit from the enhanced network. The improved coverage ensures uninterrupted access to high-speed 5G services, catering to the daily digital needs of citizens, students, small businesses, enterprises, and government institutions across both urban and rural markets.
Amit Gupta, CEO, Airtel UP East, said, “UP East is one of Airtel’s most important markets, and this expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening digital connectivity across the region. Over the past year, we have deployed more than 4,300 new 5G sites, building a robust digital backbone that will drive growth, inclusion, and innovation in eastern Uttar Pradesh.”
To further enhance customer experience, Airtel has introduced a ₹399 recharge plan offering completely unlimited data for 28 days. The plan includes unlimited 4G and 5G data (with 24-hour unlimited usage benefits) along with unlimited calling, enabling users to stream, study, work, and stay connected without worrying about data limits.
With continued investments in network density across rural and semi-urban areas, highways, border regions, and key economic and cultural corridors, Airtel aims to deliver strong, reliable, and future-ready connectivity even in high-mobility and high-usage zones.
