Airtel 3G phased out in more telecom circles, check out coverage now

Airtel 3G services have finally been phased out in certain telecom circles. As of w, circles such as Haryana, and Punjab.  This move, as per telco to effectively deploy 4G network across se telecom circles. If you are an Airtel 3G subscriber in se circles, do upgre to 4G soon.

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At this juncture, re are reports about telco having shut its 3G services completely in above regions. Last month, telco h even sent out alert messs to its 3G subscribers in circles such as Karnataka. se messs alerted users to upgre to 4G.

Even Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is an option for such subscribers. In case users do t take action, n ir smartphones would become unusable with respect to making voice calls and getting access to internet. Airtel 3G network is w a legacy network in various telecom circles in India. Hence, if you are an Airtel 3G subscriber, do upgre to 4G or directly port out.

Earlier in 2019, Airtel anunced shutting down of 3G network in Kolkata. This was to deviate only towards 4G. However, telco would continue with 2G keeping in mind rural penetration. In case it shuts 2G services, re would naturally be increased losses as rural customers might port out directly to rival telcos.

In related news, Interconnect Us Charge (IUC) is w a hot topic of discussion across India. se charges are mandated by TRAI. As of w, Reliance Jio is passing on paying IUC to customers. se are charges that are paid from onward operator, with respect to voice calls, to recipient operator. Jio currently charges 6 paise per minute as IUC – in line with TRAI prescription. Or telcos like Vodafone, BSNL, and Airtel have stated that y would t pass on IUC to customers.

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