Airtel 5G Plus stands as one of the latest and most advanced mobile networks in India, promising speeds three times faster than 4G. Currently accessible for free testing in major cities, this network’s arrival raises the question: Is Airtel 5G Plus network available in my area? Stick to this article to learn how you can check Airtel 5G Plus coverage in your area.
Amidst the surge of 5G technology in India, Airtel, a prominent telecom company, has swiftly risen to dominate the telecommunication market. Reports indicate that within a mere 30 days of its commercial launch, Airtel became the sole operator to attract one million unique customers to its 5G network.
If you’re lucky enough to live in an area with Airtel 5G Plus coverage, you can experience blazing-fast internet speeds, ultra-low latency, and unprecedented connectivity. But the burning question remains “is Airtel 5G Plus available in your area or city”?
Well, you check the availability of Airtel 5G network in your area right from your smartphone. But how? Keep reading as in this article we’ve covered the step-by-step process to check Airtel 5G Plus coverage in area with 3 simple methods. This way, you can potentially revel in the benefits of unlimited Airtel 5G internet—for free.
How to check Airtel 5G Plus coverage: 3 Methods
There are three methods to check Airtel 5G Plus coverage in your area:
- Via online
- Via Airtel Thanks app
- Via third party app
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Method 1: Via online
You can check your Airtel 5G Plus coverage in your area online using the Airtel’s official website. You can find your city in the list to make sure you’ve the 5G Plus service available to use.
Follow the below steps to check Airtel 5G Plus coverage in your area via online:
Step 1. Open Chrome browser on your smartphone or laptop.
Step 2. Visit the Airtel 5G cities coverage webpage or manually type ‘https://www.airtel.in/airtel-5g-cities‘ in the address bar. You will now see a complete list of cities that has Airtel 5G Plus available.
Step 3. Open ‘Find in Page‘ option by pressing ‘CTRL+F‘ on laptop keyboard. If you are using a smartphone, tap three dots on top right corner and select ‘Find in Page‘ option.
Step 4. Type in and look for your city if it’s showing up in the list.
If your city or area is mentioned in the list, congrats, you have Airtel 5G Plus coverage in your area. You can now claim the Airtel 5G Plus service and enjoy unlimited 5G data for free.
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Method 2: Via Airtel Thanks app
If the aforementioned first method don’t work for you, you can check the Airtel 5G Plus coverage in your area using the Airtel Thanks app. Just make sure that you’ve installed your Airtel SIM in your smartphone.
Follow the steps below to check Airtel 5G Plus coverage in your area via Airtel Thanks app:
Step 1. Open the Chrome browser on your smartphone.
Step 2. Search ‘Airtel 5G‘ and tap on the first link which stating, ‘Experience the SuperFast 5G Network in India – Airtel 5G‘.
Step 3. Now, you will be redirected to the Airtel Thanks app. Enable the location on your phone.
Step 4. Tap on ‘Get Started‘ button on top right corner of the screen. It will automatically start checking the Airtel 5G Plus coverage on your area.
Step 5. Now if your city or area has Airtel 5G Plus coverage, it will display a message “Yay! You are in a 5G city!“.
This means your city or area has Airtel 5G Plus available and it will automatically start checking your device for 5G capability. Once it found your device is 5G ready, you can now activate the unlimited 5G internet for free.
Method 3: Via third party app
If any of the above methods don’t work for you, you can still check your area’s Airtel 5G Plus coverage using the third party app like nPerf. Using the nPerf app, you’ll be able to check realtime 5G network coverage in your area whether you are using Airtel, Jio, Vi or any other telecom network.
To check Airtel 5G Plus coverage in your area via third party app (nPerf), follow the steps below:
Step 1. Open the Play Store and install the nPerf app on your smartphone.
Step 2. Open the ‘nPerf app‘ and tap on ‘Continue‘ on the bottom. Now it will ask for all the permissions such as phone’s location, call logs, notifications, etc.
Step 3. Allow all the permissions and tap ‘Continue‘ again. Finally, you’ll be landed on the home screen of the app.
Step 4. Next, tap on hamburger menu on top left and select ‘Coverage & speed maps‘. Now it will show a map of your area according to your location.
Step 5. From the bottom, select ‘Airtel Mobile‘ as operator and select ‘5G‘ as network.
Step 6. Zoom-in to your area in the map and look out for the violet color dots. These dots denotes the 5G network coverage in an area. If these violet dots are showing up in your area in the map, congrats, you’ve the Airtel 5G Plus network available to use.
Conclusion
The above three methods are the best ways to check Airtel 5G Plus coverage in an area. If you’re looking for the easiest and fastest way to check Airtel 5G Plus network availability in your city, you can look at the Airtel’s official list of 5G cities coverage that we’ve mentioned in the first method.
The Airtel Thanks app, on the other hand, puts this power right at your fingertips, allowing you to stay updated on network coverage while on the move. Additionally, the use of third-party apps like nPerf can provide access to bunch of connectivity tools as well as coverage checker for Airtel’s 5G Plus network in your area.
Chandramohan Rajput is the Senior Editor at Digital Bachat and has been covering apps, gadgets, IoT news, and in-depth how-tos since 2019. When he’s not exploring new tech, you can find him playing cricket or immersed in Counter-Strike 2.
