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Airtel 5G FWA Available in Over 2,500 Indian Cities; Prioritises Fiber for Long-Term Broadband Growth
- Airtel's 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service is available in over 2,500 Indian cities under the Airtel Wi-Fi offering, with a focus on fiber connections for long-term broadband growth.
- The company emphasizes expanding fiber-based Xstream Fiber services and the 5G-powered FWA solution, with a preference for fiber technology over fixed wireless.
- Approximately 40-45 percent of Airtel's net additions are currently driven by FWA, while the company continues to prioritize fiber rollout for superior broadband experiences.
- Airtel aims for a mix of fiber and FWA connections, with fiber considered a superior technology due to its capacity and concurrent uplink and downlink capabilities.
- Migration to 5G Standalone (SA) is being approached cautiously, with a focus on improving customer experience and offloading 4G traffic onto the 5G network first.
- Airtel's 5G network currently has significant capacity for uplink performance, with plans to potentially enhance it further with 5G SA deployment, particularly in fixed wireless access.
- In regions served by Bharti Hexacom, including Rajasthan and the North East, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is strategically valuable due to the absence of wired broadband infrastructure.
- The company aims for accelerated growth in FWA, leveraging existing 5G capacity, and is not rushing into 5G SA deployment, focusing on capacity utilization before considering further expansion or fiber deployment.
- Overall, Airtel's strategic approach involves balancing fiber and FWA to cater to different market needs and improve broadband connectivity across various regions in India.
- The company's emphasis on strong growth in home broadband services aligns with its commitment to enhancing customer experience and technological advancements in the telecom sector.
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