Airtel 5G Sim Upgrade

𝔸𝕚𝕣𝕥𝕖𝕝 𝟝𝔾 𝕠𝕟 𝔸𝕟𝕕𝕣𝕠𝕚𝕕

5G can be enabled on any compatible Android phone by following the procedure mentioned below.

Open the 'Settings' app on your smartphone
Next, select 'Mobile network' or a similar setting
Select the SIM you want to enable 5G on
From here, select the 'Preferred network type' option
Now simply tap and select the 5G network type
If 5G has indeed rolled out in your region, you should be getting a 5G symbol in the next couple of minutes on the status bar
Make sure to turn off Wi-Fi and enable mobile data for the 5G symbol to show up.

𝔸𝕚𝕣𝕥𝕖𝕝 𝟝𝔾 𝕠𝕟 𝕚ℙ𝕙𝕠𝕟𝕖

Once Airtel releases its 5G network in your location, iPhone users can switch to the new network in a few simple steps. Here's how.

Head over to the 'Settings' app on your iPhone
Then go to 'Cellular' settings menu
From here, select 'Cellular Data Options'
Now under 'Voice & Data' settings, either select '5G Auto' or '5G On' option
Once this takes effect you should see a 5G symbol on the status bar in the next few minutes
After going through the process if you don't find any settings to enable 5G, it could be possible that Apple is yet to support your telecom operator's 5G network. But fret not, the telcos are working towards getting 5G support on iPhones. For the unaware, all Apple smartphones from the iPhone 12 series, including the SE 2020 and 2022, are 5G enabled.

𝕊𝕦𝕡𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝔸𝕚𝕣𝕥𝕖𝕝 𝟝𝔾 𝔹𝕒𝕟𝕕

During the 5G spectrum auctions held in August 2022, Airtel acquired the following 5G bands to use across its infrastructure.

n8: 900 MHz
n3: 1800 MHz
n1: 2100 Mhz
n78: 3300 MHz
n258: 26GHz
The telecom giant has majorly acquired sub-GHz and high-speed frequency bands to ensure it delivers high internet speeds across all operating cities it is present. In addition to that, Airtel has also partnered with the likes of Nokia, Samsung, and Ericcson to build and deploy a cutting-edge 5G infrastructure in the country.