-13.55 (-0.68%) Bharti Airtel has launched its 3G service in African country 'Tchad' following recent award of licence for high speed internet services by the Tchadian government. The launch of the 3G network in the country goes in line with the Government commitment to Chadians to make the country become a technology hub in Africa. The private sector contributes a lot to the access of internet and we wish Airtel success with its new 3G network project
Following this launch, Tchad has become 16th 3G market for Airtel in Africa. The company operates in 17 African countries, though it is left with Nigeria where it has to launch its 3G service.
Bharti Airtel is a leading integrated telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa. The company ranks amongst the top 5 mobile service providers globally in terms of subscribers.