Airtel’s 5G slicing gives postpaid users priority during congestion
Airtel has launched a new 5G network slicing service that offers priority connectivity to postpaid users during network congestion. This new service has sparked debate regarding net neutrality and equal internet access in India.
Key Takeaways
- Airtel’s new 5G network slicing service prioritizes postpaid users during network congestion.
- The service is tied to Airtel’s 5G network slicing product, not a broader consumer upgrade.
- The rollout has raised fresh questions over net neutrality in India.
- The debate centers on equal internet access for premium mobile users versus standard users.
Why It Matters
Airtel’s launch makes network prioritization a live policy issue in India right now, because postpaid users can receive better connectivity when congestion hits. The immediate question is whether 5G slicing should be treated as a premium service or a net-neutrality problem. For the broader ecosystem, the move puts operator-controlled traffic management back in the spotlight. What to watch next is how Indian regulators and public debate frame Airtel’s postpaid-only prioritization during congestion.
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