Airtel 4G Network Comes to Sikkim

Bharti Airtel Limited (“Airtel”), today announced the launch of 4G services in Sikkim, with services live in Gangtok.

Airtel 4G is available to customers across a range of smart devices including mobile phones, dongles and 4G hotspots and has been rolled out in Sikkim using dual spectrum bands of 2300 Megahertz (TD LTE) and 1800 Megahertz (FD LTE).

Airtel has deployed Carrier Aggregation (4G-Advanced) technology in Gangtok, which offers data speeds of up to 135 Mbps on compatible handsets.

With this move, Gangtok joins a select group of cities globally and in India, to have a 4G-advanced network.

“We will expand our 4G footprint to other parts of Sikkim in the coming days.” Vir Inder Nath, CEO – West Bengal & Odisha, Bharti Airtel Limited said.

Airtel recently launched a new version of its MyAirtel app offering music, movies, games, LIVE TV, e-books, chats and more in one place.

Users also get 2GB cloud backup with the new Airtel Cloud app and free calling with Airtel Dialer.