Pune, April 21, 2026: Bharti Airtel has significantly strengthened its 5G network presence across Maharashtra and Goa by deploying over 3,400 new sites in the past year. This large-scale expansion is aimed at delivering faster internet speeds, broader coverage, and a more seamless connectivity experience to millions of users.
Commenting on the development, Rabi Shankar Mishra, CEO – Maharashtra & Goa, said that the demand for data continues to rise rapidly across the region. He emphasized that Airtel’s strategy focuses on staying ahead of this demand by continuously upgrading its network infrastructure. With the addition of these new 5G sites, the company is now providing enhanced speed, improved reliability, and wider reach to more than 22 million customers. He also highlighted that focused investments in underserved and developing districts underline Airtel’s commitment to reducing connectivity gaps and accelerating digital growth with a future-ready network.
To further enhance customer experience, Airtel has introduced a fully unlimited data benefit with its ₹399 recharge plan for smartphone users in Maharashtra and Goa. This offering is designed to support uninterrupted streaming, online education, remote work, and everyday digital activities without concerns about data limits.
The company has also been consistently investing in strengthening network density across rural and semi-urban regions, highways, border areas, and key economic corridors. This ensures stable and high-speed connectivity even in areas with high mobility and heavy data usage.
Airtel’s expanded network now covers all 36 districts across Maharashtra and Goa, extending reliable high-speed services to urban centers, rapidly developing towns, and remote villages alike. Regions such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, and Sindhudurg, which have traditionally faced connectivity challenges, are now witnessing improved digital access and inclusion due to these new deployments.
With more than nine new sites being activated daily, users across the region can enjoy smoother streaming, faster downloads, uninterrupted work and learning, and more dependable digital payment services—regardless of their location. This strengthened 5G network is playing a crucial role in supporting the digital needs of individuals, students, small businesses, tourists, and government bodies.
