Airtel unveils data plans for iPhone 5

Airtel, India's largest network, today announced that, beginning Friday, November 2, it will offer a range of attractive data plans for iPhone 5 that will allow customers to connect to its fast HSPA+ and DC-HSPA networks with Wideband Audio.

iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology—all while delivering even better battery life.* iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features including: Shared Photo Streams, Facebook integration, all-new Maps app and Passbook organization.

“As data consumption and 3G services drive the next wave of growth in India’s telecom industry, the market is witnessing an increasing demand for devices that deliver the ultimate user experience. Through our long standing partnership with Apple - we are excited to announce the much awaited launch of the iPhone 5 for customers in India, who will now be able to get their hands onto this irresistible device within weeks of its global launch. Having successfully run comprehensive tests of the device's compatibility with Airtel's wide HSPA+ 3G network, we are confident that our service experience and exciting data plans will deliver a compelling proposition for customers. waiting to get their hands onto the revolutionary iPhone 5", said N Rajaram, Chief Marketing Officer – Consumer Business, Bharti Airtel