With Airtel‘s 4G services, people on the Lakshadweep Islands will be able to enjoy various digital services like HD quality video streaming, superfast downloads and uploads, and high speeds internet browsing. The company has also said that 4G services will also give an overall boost to the local economy of the island. We should point out that Lakshadweep is also a very popular tourist destination. With the addition of 4G network, people visiting the island will also be able to access seamless mobile broadband connectivity, provided they have an Airtel connection. Starting today, the 4G network from Airtel will be live across Agatti, Bangaram and Kavaratti. The 4G network would gradually roll out to the rest of the island as well. The company has also said that after rolling out its services to Lakshadweep, Airtel’s high-speed 4G network covers the length and breadth of India. Airtel has also added that it has expanded the high-speed networks to the remotest corners of the North East.
Commenting on the launch Smt Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary – Department of Telecom, Government of India said: “I would like to congratulate Bharti Airtel on the launch of 4G services in Lakshadweep. This is yet another milestone towards building a digitally enabled India and empowering every Indian through access to digital services. The Government remains fully committed to supporting the telecom industry in their endeavor.” Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO (India and South Asia), Bharti Airtel said, “We are truly proud to become the first operator to launch 4G services in Lakshadweep and put the last remaining remote territory on the digital superhighway. Airtel 4G now reaches the farthest corners of India and empowers customers by connecting them to the world of digital services. Mobile broadband is also an important economic enabler, and Airtel 4G will also add to Lakshadweep’s growth, connecting customers and businesses. We remain fully committed to building a Digital India and invite everyone to experience Airtel 4G, which has been consistently rated as the fastest network by multiple platforms.” For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.