Airtel Expands 5G Network Footprint; Adds Over 2,900 New 5G Sites Across North India 

Mumbai, June 10: Bharti Airtel Limited announced the deployment of more than 2,900 new 5G sites across North India over the last 12 months, strengthening network coverage and high-speed connectivity in the region. 

The company said the rollout spans 77 districts across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. 

According to company release, the expansion includes 1,066+ new sites in Punjab, 954+ in Haryana, 276+ in Himachal Pradesh and 619+ in Jammu & Kashmir. 

Airtel stated that the upgraded network infrastructure now serves more than 28.6 million customers across urban centres, smaller towns and rural regions. 

The telecom operator added that over eight new sites were activated daily during the expansion phase to improve streaming quality, download speeds and digital payment connectivity. 

Stock Market Snapshot 

Bharti Airtel share price traded lower during the afternoon session on June 10, 2026, despite the company announcing an expansion of its 5G infrastructure footprint. 

The stock was trading at ₹1,789.00, down 0.56%, as of 13:24 IST on June 10, 2026, according to market data. 

Bharti Airtel share price remained under pressure alongside broader weakness in telecom counters, even as investors tracked network expansion and subscriber growth metrics. 

Market participants continue to monitor telecom operators’ capital expenditure cycles and 5G monetisation strategies amid increasing competition in the domestic telecom sector. 

Expansion Targets Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure Growth 

The company said customers across all districts in the covered states would benefit from wider 5G access and improved network reliability. 

Airtel noted that the infrastructure expansion is aimed at supporting students, enterprises, government institutions and digital service users in both urban and rural markets. 

Anupam Arora, CEO – Upper North, Bharti Airtel, said rising data demand across northern states has accelerated the need for faster speeds and wider coverage. 

The company added that the continued investments reflect its focus on bridging connectivity gaps and supporting regional digital transformation initiatives. 

Airtel Continues Nationwide 5G Rollout 

Bharti Airtel remains among India’s largest telecom operators and continues to expand its 5G infrastructure across multiple circles. 

The company has been increasing investments in spectrum utilisation, fibre connectivity and network densification to support rising mobile data consumption. 

Telecom operators have accelerated deployment activity across India as demand for high-speed wireless services, enterprise connectivity and digital applications continues to rise. 

Source: 

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/BHARTIARTL/Bharti-Airtel-Limited 
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/BHARTIARTL_10062026122916_Bharti_Airtel_-_Press_Release.pdf