Supportive
Slice and dice up choice service
Airtel's 5G network slicing revolutionizes Indian telecom, offering personalized services via speed, latency, and security, beyond commoditized data. This breakthrough enables operators to differentiate, charge premiums, and recover investments, combating price wars. Customization extends to consumer tiers, specific events, and industry needs like smart cities or autonomous vehicles. AI will optimize real-time slices, enhancing network efficiency and lowering radio frequency costs. This innovation is crucial for future hyper-connected networks, placing India at the forefront of service delivery. The author strongly supports this evolution.
Economic Times · ET Bureau · May 20, 2026 at 5:41 PM