Airtel Priority Postpaid launched but there are issues: Everything you need to know
Last Updated: 2026-05-25 10:26:43
Airtel recently launched its Priority Postpaid service that is claimed to offer a better version of its 5G network with faster speed, better signal for calls and more. The telecom operator says that all its postpaid users will be upgraded as long as they have a compatible handset that supports 5G in this new avatar for the users.
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Airtel unveils Priority Postpaid with faster 5G, stronger signal- Only postpaid users benefit, raising net neutrality concerns
- Plans start at Rs 449, require latest 5G devices for upgrade
But there have been some major concerns raised about Priority Postpaid, especially for those who use prepaid plans with the operator. So what is the whole hype around Airtel Priority Postaid, what does it offer better and what are the issues that have been highlighted by many.
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Airtel Priority Postpaid: What it offers
The new postpaid plan starts from Rs 449 and goes up to Rs 1,749 for the users. The biggest highlight of this plan is the 5G slicing technology which enables Airtel to create a separate virtual section within its 5G network that enables faster 5G performance and improved signal. Many operators in countries like the US, UK and even Singapore have relied on this technology and Indian users are finally getting a taste of this special 5G version.
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You will need some of the latest 5G devices available in the country, running the latest Android version to benefit from Airtel's 5G upgrade.
Only postpaid puts Airtel under regulatory scanner
According to a report by ET, the new Airtel service has brought about concerns that the government is looking to rectify. The new 5G is catering to postpaid users which means that using Airtel’s prepaid plans don’t get the benefits offered by the Priority service. They are also worried about its impact on the existing network as Airtel’s use of slicing could hinder the performance for the non-postpaid subscribers.
India’s focus on net neutrality has been governed by stringent policies, which currently doesn’t say much regarding network slicing. The report claims Airtel’s own testing has shown slicing offering better network strength for both prepaid and postpaid users. Having said that, the postpaid users could see improved signals even in congested areas which will definitely become a big selling point for the company.
Most operators in India want users to sign up for the premium postpaid services, and this new 5G version is an obvious indication of what they seek from the users, making them pay more by sweetening their overall experience.