Airtel to roll out 8,000 sites and 4,200 kms of optic fiber in FY19 for Maharashtra & Goa
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Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”) has announced it massive network rollout plans for FY 2018-19 to further expand its high speed mobile data footprint in Maharashtra & Goa.
As a part of its network expansion program – Project LEAP, Airtel has announced its plans to add more than 8,000 new sites in FY 2018-19, along with an addition of more than 4,200 kms of optic fiber in Maharashtra & Goa. While stepping up the data capacities and taking services deeper into rural and unconnected areas, the massive rollout would mean addition of 1 new site per hour to Airtel’s future-ready network in the states of Maharashtra & Goa (excluding Mumbai).
The expansion plan for FY 2018-19 follows a fruitful FY 2017-18 which saw more than 7,000 new sites being deployed and more than 2,600 kms of optic fiber being rolled out in Maharashtra & Goa, extending its mobile broadband footprint to 27,000 towns and villages.
Rohit Marwha, Chief Executive Officer – Maharashtra & Goa, Bharti Airtel Ltd, said, “We are committed to offer our customers in Maharashtra & Goa a seamless experience on the best smartphone network. We will continue to invest aggressively in the region and expand our network capabilities with over 38,000 sites by the end of this financial year. With our enhanced speeds, reach and coverage, we also aim to contribute towards the Government’s vision of Digital India.”
With this planned rollout, the number of Airtel’s mobile sites in Maharashtra & Goa would go up by 25% to 38,000, further enhancing the speeds and voice qualities. The addition of fresh optic fiber would extend its fiber backbone to 21,600 kms, supporting the growth of high- speed data services in the region.
Towns and villages covered by Airtel network– 40,000
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