Bharti Airtel has deployed additional sites in the Kollam district of Kerala to densify its network.

According to Airtel, customers in the tehsils of Karunagappally, Kollam, Kottarakkara, Kunnathur, Punalur, and Pathanapuram under the Kollam district will directly benefit from the network enhancement.

This expansion will enable access to high-speed connectivity in rural and smaller towns in Kollam. In addition, these sites will further enhance customer experience on both voice and data connectivity in the region.

The company aims to expand its network connectivity across 60,000 villages in the country by 2024 under its rural enhancement project (REP). As a part of REP, Airtel will be enhancing its network in 1,600 villages and 355 towns, covering the entire state of Kerala. The REP includes all 14 districts of Kerala to increase network capacity and extend services deeper into rural and unconnected areas.