# How to activate Airtel 5G network on smartphone

**URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-activate-airtel-5g-network-on-smartphone/
**Author:** Ayushi Chauhan
**Published:** 2022-12-31
**Updated:** 2022-12-31
**Categories:** Blogs
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There is good news if you have an Apple iPhone 14 capable of 5G and reside in one of the major cities where telecom giants Airtel and Jio do support 5G networks. In contrast to Jio’s independent network, one of the top network providers, Airtel, uses 5G. The 4G network’s existing core is supported by the NSA mode.

Although there isn’t much of a difference between standalone and non-standalone network connectivity, the non-standalone network is less expensive because it is based on the 4G infrastructure that already exists. Therefore, compared to a standalone network, the initial cost and time to roll out the services are lower. we mentioned below are the steps to**activate Airtel 5G network on smartphone.**

### Airtel 5G on Android

Open the “**Settings**” app on your smartphone.

Then select “**Mobile Network**” or a similar setting.

Select the **SIM card** for which you want to **enable 5G.**

Here, select the “**Preferred network type**” option.

Now just tap and select the **5G network type**.

If 5G has indeed been **launched in your region,** you should see a 5G icon in the status bar in the next few minutesMake sure you **disable Wi-Fi and enable mobile data** to see the 5G icon.

### Airtel 5G on iPhone

Open the “**Settings**” app on your iPhone.

Then go to the “**Cellular**” settings menu.

Select “**Cellular data options**” here.

Now, under “**Voice and Data Settings**“, select either the “**5G Auto**” or “**5G On**” option.

Once this takes effect, you should **see a 5G icon** in the status bar over the next few minutes.

## Final Words

According to reports, 5G smart devices from manufacturers including Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Xiaomi, iQOO, vivo, Motorola, and more are compatible with Airtel 5G. Additionally, Apple has made available iOS 16.2, the newest system upgrade, allowing all current iPhone 14 pro model and up to support 5G. When compared to the speed of the prior Airtel 4G network, Airtel claims that the Airtel 5G Plus offers a competitive speed of 30x. We hope our article on “How to activate Airtel 5G network on smartphone” will surely help you to do so.

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