Airtel 5G Plus: What is it, availability, supported devices, and more


Airtel is rolling out its 5G network in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur, and Varanasi in a phased manner. At the India Mobile Congress 2022, the telecom operator announced that it plans to expand its 5G network coverage across all major Indian cities by the end of 2023 and across the entire country by 2024. Here is everything you need to know about Airtel 5G Plus:


What is Airtel 5G Plus


Based on non-standalone network deployment, Airtel 5G Plus runs on a technology that is backward compatible with 4G infrastructure. It supports all 5G smartphones, but some may require software upgrade for the service to become functional. The company promises to deliver internet speeds between 20 to 30 times higher than 4G, coupled with enhanced voice experience and quick call connect.


Prerequisite to experience Airtel 5G Plus


5G ready SIM: All existing Airtel 4G SIMs are now 5G enabled.


5G compatible smartphone: All 5G-enabled smartphones in India work with Airtel 5G Plus. However, some devices need a software update.


How to check Airtel 5G Plus availability


Step 1: Download and open the Airtel Thanks app


Step 2: Tap on the ‘Airtel 5G Plus’ banner


Step 3: Wait for the app to check 5G network availability and device compatibility


Step 4: If both checks pass, the app ask you to change the device’s preferred network to 5G


Steps to activate Airtel 5G Plus on Android phones


Step 1: Go to Settings on your phone


Step 2: Select Connections or Mobile Network


Step 3: Select the Airtel SIM and then, tap on the ‘Preferred Network’ option


Step 4: Click on the 5G option


The smartphone will show a 5G symbol on the status bar, which indicates that 5G has been activated on your phone.


Steps to activate Airtel 5G Plus on iPhones


Step 1: Go to Settings


Step 2: Inside Settings, tap on the ‘Cellular’ menu


Step 3: Select Cellular Data options


Step 4: To activate 5G, tap on Voice and Data option and select 5G Auto or 5G On option


Your iPhone will connect to a 5G network when available and you will see a 5G symbol on the status bar, which indicates 5G has been enabled.


Airtel 5G Plus: Supported smartphones


Realme


Realme 8s 5G


Realme X7 Max 5G


Realme Narzo 30pro 5G


Realme X7 5G


Realme X7pro 5G


Realme 8 5G


Realme X50 Pro


Realme GT 5G


Realme GT ME


Realme GT NEO2


Realme 9 5G


Realme 9 Pro


Realme 9 Pro Plus


Realme Narzo 30 5G


Realme 9 SE


Realme GT2


Realme GT 2 pro


Realme GT NEO3


Realme Narzo 50 5G


Realme Narzo 50 pro


Realme 9i GT


Realme GT Neo 3T


Realme GT Neo 3T 150W


Xiaomi


Xiaomi Mi 10


Xiaomi Mi 10i


Xiaomi Mi 10T


Xiaomi Mi 10Tpro


Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra


Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro


Xiaomi Mi 11X


Poco M3 Pro 5G


Poco F3 GT


Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE


Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G


Xiaomi 11T Pro


Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge


Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T


Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 pro plus


Poco M4 5G


Poco M4 Pro 5G


Xiaomi 12 pro


Xiaomi 11i


Xiaomi Redmi 11 prime + 5G


Poco F4 5G


Poco X4 pro


Xiaomi Redmi K50i


Oppo


Oppo Reno5G Pro


Oppo Reno 6


Oppo Reno 6 pro


Oppo F19proplus


Oppo A53 s


Oppo A74


Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G


Oppo F21 Pro 5G


Oppo Reno7


Oppo Reno 8


Oppo Reno 8 pro


Oppo K10 5G


Oppo F21s Pro 5G


Vivo


vivo X50 Pro


vivo V20 Pro


vivo X60 Pro+


vivo X60


vivo X60 Pro


vivo V21 5G


vivo V21e


vivo X70 Pro


vivo X70 Pro+


vivo Y72 5G


vivo V23 5G


vivo V23 Pro 5G


vivo V23e 5G


vivo T1 5G


vivo Y75 5G


vivo T1 PRO


vivo X80


vivo X80 pro


vivo V25


vivo V25 Pro


vivo Y55 5G


vivo Y55s 5G


iQOO


iQOO 3 5G


iQOO 7


iQOO 7 Legend


iQOO Z3


iQOO Z5 5G


iQOO 9 Pro


iQOO 9


iQOO 9 SE


iQOO Z6


iQOO 9T


Apple iPhone (Awaiting software update)


Apple iPhone 12 mini


Apple iPhone 12


Apple iPhone 12 Pro


Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max


Apple iPhone 13 mini


Apple iPhone 13


Apple iPhone 13 Pro


Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max


Apple iPhone SE-2022


Apple iPhone 14


Apple iPhone 14 Plus


Apple iPhone 14 Pro


Apple iPhone 14 Pro max


OnePlus


OnePlus Nord


OnePlus 9


OnePlus 9pro


OnePlus Nord CE


OnePlus Nord CE 2


OnePlus 10 PRO 5G


OnePlus Nord CE Lite 2


OnePlus 10R


OnePlus Nord 2T


OnePlus 10T


OnePlus 9RT


OnePlus 8 (awaiting software update)


OnePlus 8T (awaiting software update)


OnePlus 8pro (awaiting software update)


OnePlus Nord 2 (awaiting software update)


OnePlus 9R (awaiting software update)


Samsung


Samsung Galaxy A53 5G


Samsung A33 5G


Samsung Galaxy S21 FE


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra


Samsung Galaxy M33


Samsung Flip4


Samsung Galaxy S22


Samsung Galaxy S22+


Samsung Fold4


Samsung Galaxy Note 20ultra


Samsung Galaxy S21


Samsung Galaxy S21plus


Samsung Galaxy S21ultra (awaiting software update)


Samsung Galaxy Z fold 2 (awaiting software update)


Samsung E426B (F42) (awaiting software update)


Samsung A528B (A52s) (awaiting software update)


Samsung M526B (M52) (awaiting software update)


Samsung Flip3 (awaiting software update)


Samsung Fold3 (awaiting software update)


Samsung A22 5G (awaiting software update)


Samsung S20FE 5G (awaiting software update)


Samsung M32 5G (awaiting software update)


Samsung F23 (awaiting software update)


Samsung A73 (awaiting software update)


Samsung M42 (awaiting software update)


Samsung M53 (awaiting software update)


Samsung M13 (awaiting software update)

Originally appeared on: TheSpuzz

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