Airtel is addressing the 5G accessibility gap in India by introducing new data booster packs. These add-ons offer unlimited 5G access to users on lower-priced plans, countering recent price hikes that limited 5G connectivity to more expensive options.
To make 5G more accessible, Airtel is now providing unlimited 5G data booster packs priced at Rs. 51, Rs. 101, and Rs. 151. These packs are aimed at users with 1GB or 1.5GB daily data allowances, which previously did not include unlimited 5G access.
“Customers on plans that do not support unlimited 5G connectivity will be able to access 5G services with these booster packs,” Airtel confirmed in a press release.
This initiative follows recent price hikes by Airtel and other major telecom providers in India on both prepaid and postpaid plans. These hikes restricted unlimited 5G access to plans offering a minimum of 2GB daily data, leaving budget-conscious users without a 5G option.
The new booster packs not only provide unlimited 5G data but also offer additional 4G data on top of the user’s existing plan. The Rs. 51 pack adds 3GB of extra 4G data, the Rs. 101 pack provides 6GB, and the Rs. 151 pack includes 9GB. The validity of these booster packs matches the user’s existing plan, ensuring a seamless experience.
Airtel provided an example to illustrate how it works: “For instance, if you are on a Rs. 929 plan that allows 1.5GB of 4G data per day for 90 days and is set to expire on October 15, and you opt for the Rs. 101 unlimited 5G booster pack today, the unlimited 5G connectivity support will last until October 15.”
