Airtel Launches Priority Postpaid, Leveraging 5G Slicing for Superior Customer Experience

Airtel Launches Priority Postpaid, Leveraging 5G Slicing for Superior Customer Experience​

Bharti Airtel Limited has announced the launch of Priority Postpaid, a new service designed to deliver a superior and more consistent network experience to its postpaid customers. The service utilizes advanced 5G slicing technology, catering specifically to busy customers who rely on uninterrupted connectivity for professional work, entertainment, and online collaboration.

Airtel upgraded its 5G network with advanced slicing technology capabilities. This development enhances network efficiency, increases overall capacity, and allows for targeted use of this capacity to ensure a reliable experience for Priority customers. By intelligently and dynamically segmenting network capacity, Airtel provides a stable and dependable service for postpaid customers, even during periods of high traffic demand.

The launch marks a significant technological milestone for the company. Over the past year, slicing based 5G services have been launched in multiple countries, including the USA, Singapore, United Kingdom, and Malaysia. Airtel’s introduction of this service is notable as the first such launch in India, reinforcing Airtel's commitment to building a resilient, smart, and future-ready digital network.

Shashwat Sharma, MD & CEO of Airtel, commented on the launch, stating, "Our focus at Airtel is on delivering meaningful innovations that enhance our customers' experience. Priority Postpaid is our latest innovation powered by the 5G slicing technology. It provides a superior, more reliable, and dependable experience to our customers - whether they are attending a client call in traffic, or streaming at a packed concert, or booking a cab in a crowded market."

Priority Postpaid Plans and Availability​

The Airtel Priority service is available across all existing postpaid plans. Current customers will automatically benefit from the enhanced service. Prepaid customers, or those looking to switch to Airtel Priority postpaid, can easily sign up through the Airtel App or at any Airtel Store.

Details of the Priority Postpaid plans are provided below:


Customers can enjoy the Priority service on any 5G SA-enabled smartphone with the latest software upgrades. Airtel suggests that customers can check their phone readiness and view any pending upgrades in the 'Settings' section of their phones or by logging into the Airtel App.

About Bharti Airtel​

Bharti Airtel is a global communications solutions provider headquartered in India. The company serves over 650 million customers across 15 countries, including India and Africa, and maintains a presence in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka through its associate entities. Airtel is recognized as India's largest integrated communications solutions provider and the second largest mobile operator in Africa. Its retail portfolio includes high-speed 4G/5G mobile and Wi-Fi (FTTH+ FWA) services, offering speeds up to 1 Gbps with convergence across linear and on-demand entertainment, video streaming services, digital payments, and financial services. For enterprise clients, Airtel provides solutions such as secure connectivity, cloud and data center services, cyber security, IoT, and cloud-based communication. The company's digital arm, Xtelify, empowers telcos globally to accelerate their digital transformation.

BHARTIARTL Stock Price Movement​

Bharti Airtel Limited shares shed 1.40% today, settling at ₹1913.5 after closing down ₹27.10. The stock saw significant trading activity on 8.96 million shares, finishing near the day's low of ₹1907.8.