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Bharti Airtel launched 4G services in Gujarat with an initial rollout in Ahmedabad. With today’s launch Airtel is now offering 4G services across 17 circles. Customers can access 4G services in smartphones, dongles, through prepaid and postpaid plans.

The high-speed telecom services by Sunil Mittal-driven operator would be available over the spectrum in the 1800 MHz (FD-LTE) band, Airtel said in a statement.

To use the new technology users need to swap their SIM cards for enjoying 4G services which is available as a free upgrade by the company. With a recharge of Rs. 249, new 4G handset users will get additional 9 GB of free data along with 1 GB. To claim additional free 9 GB data users need to send an SMS “4G Offer” to 52141.

Commenting on the launch, Murthy Chaganti, CEO – Gujarat, Bharti Airtel Limited said, “We are delighted to launch our 4G services in Gujarat during the auspicious festival of Navratri starting with Ahmedabad. Customers in Ahmedabad can now look forward to a superlative smartphone experience with Airtel 4G. We invite our valuable customers to upgrade to Airtel 4G at no additional cost with our fascinating plans for pre-paid, post-paid & devices and be a part of India’s widest 4G network.”

Using the spectrum band of 1800 MHz (FD-LTE), Airtel 4G services in Gujarat promises an uninterrupted HD video streaming, superfast uploading and downloading, thereby delivering a superior customer experience.