Airtel mobile users in Chennai can now upgrade to 4G at 3G prices as the company has launched 4G trials in the city.
With the current 3G prepaid recharges or postpaid plans, users may be able to access the same quota of data at 4G speed, according to a press release.
Airtel customers with 4G mobile phones can avail this offer at Airtel’s retail touch points across Chennai and upgrade to a 4G SIM, the release said.
Users who have a 4G or LTE enabled handset and a 4G compatible SIM may have to just get into a 3G (postpaid) or 3G recharge, to receive 4G data. If a 4G SIM is inserted into a 3G handset, it will receive 3G network.
Some of the 4G compatible handsets include iPhone, Samsung A series, Redmi 2, Lenovo and One Plus.
Also, as part of a tie-up between Samsung India and Airtel, Samsung retail stores will facilitate 4G SIM swap for people opting to buy 4G mobiles. In addition, Samsung will also offer Airtel 4G SIMs with the handsets, the release said.
Airtel’s 4G services are currently available across India in Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chandigarh and Amritsar.
