Airtel to use 3G network to strengthen 4G services, shutting down all 3G network services in Kolkata

Airtel today anunced its 3G network in Kolkata. Airtel mobile broband services in Kolkata will w be available on 4G. Airtel plans to replace third generation mobile techlogy with 4G in country. Airtel will use 900 Mhz frequency band which was earlier being used for 3G to furr strengn its 4G network.

"Airtel has refarmed 900 Mhz band spectrum being used for 3G to furr strengn its 4G network. company is deploying state-of--art L900 techlogy in 900 MHz band to complement its 4G service in 2300 Mhz and 1800 Mhz bands," Airtel said in its statement.

Airtel claimed that with L900 techlogy, its smartphone customers will enjoy improved 4G service inside buildings - homes, offices and malls. It will is also expected to result in wider availability of Airtel 4G across city.

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“This is in line with our stated strategy of focusing on serving quality customers with best-in-class service experience. Going forward, we plan to re-farm all of our 3G spectrum across India and deploy it for 4G in a phased manner," said Randeep Sekhon, CTO - Bharti Airtel. "Also, it complements smartphone ecosystem, which has w gravitated overwhelmingly towards 4G only devices.”  

However, this won't affect Artel 2G customers in India as Airtel said it will continue to provide 2G services in Kolkata for customers using feature phones.

Airtel requested 3G users to upgre ir handsets and SIMs to latch onto Airtel's 4G network. However, 3G customers who are yet to upgre ir handsets or SIMs will continue to get access to Airtel's voice services.