Bharti Airtel
TelecomFounded in 1995 by Sunil Bharti Mittal, Bharti Airtel is a leading global communications provider operating across 17 countries in South Asia and Africa with over 500 million customers.
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Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1995
- Founder
- Sunil Bharti Mittal
- Headquarters
- New Delhi, India
- Public Ticker
- NSE: BHARTIARTL
About Bharti Airtel
Bharti Airtel was founded in 1995 in New Delhi by entrepreneur Sunil Bharti Mittal, launching cellular services in Delhi under the brand Airtel. It grew into India's pioneering private telecommunications provider.
Headquartered in New Delhi, Bharti Airtel is one of the world's top three mobile service providers by subscribers, serving over 500 million customers across India, South Asia, and 14 African nations (Airtel Africa). Its business units span 5G Plus mobility, Airtel Xstream Fiber broadband, Airtel Business B2B solutions, Nxtra data centers, Wynk Music, and Airtel Payments Bank.
What Bharti Airtel Does
Airtel 5G Plus & Mobility
Non-standalone 5G network delivering ultra-fast mobile broadband, HD voice, and roaming.
Airtel Xstream Fiber & DTH
High-speed FTTH home broadband, Wi-Fi routers, DTH satellite TV, and Xstream digital box.
Airtel Business & Nxtra Data Centers
B2B enterprise connectivity, CPaaS, cloud interconnects, and Nxtra green data centers.
Airtel Payments Bank
India's first payments bank providing paperless digital savings accounts, FASTag, and UPI.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Bharti Airtel.
- 5G Core & RAN Network Engineering
- Airtel Digital Software & Product Eng
- Data Analytics, AI & Customer Insights
- Network Operations & Field Fiber Rollout
- Enterprise B2B Sales & Key Accounts
- Brand Marketing & Consumer Experience
- Finance & Regulatory Affairs
- Human Resources & Talent Development
Bharti Airtel's History
- 1995Airtel Launched in Delhi
Sunil Bharti Mittal launches Bharti Cellular Limited and Airtel brand in Delhi.
- 2002NSE Public Listing
Lists on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE: BHARTIARTL).
- 2010Zain Africa Acquisition
Acquires Zain Group's African operations for $10.7 billion, becoming a major African telecom operator.
- 2017Airtel Payments Bank Debut
Launches India's first payments bank, enabling financial inclusion across rural India.
- 2022Airtel 5G Plus Launch
Launches 5G Plus services across major cities, partnering with Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung.
Purpose & Values
“Enriching lives by connecting people and empowering businesses”