India, Jan. 19 -- Bharti Airtel has expanded its network footprint across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the past 12 months, deploying more than 2,400 new 5G sites in the two states. According to an official statement issued on January 19, 2026, the expansion aims to improve internet speeds, extend coverage and enhance overall network performance.

Airtel said the network rollout now spans 87 districts, providing high-speed connectivity to nearly 36 million users across major cities, fast-growing towns and remote rural areas. On average, around six new 5G sites have been added each day during the period.

The operator said the expanded network is expected to support services such as video streaming, faster downloads, remote work and...