Lucknow, 19 March, 2025: In preparation for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches scheduled from March 22, 2025, Bharti Airtel has made comprehensive arrangements at the Ekana Stadium. Its efforts will ensure a seamless network experience for the anticipated crowd of nearly 100,000 cricketing fans during the matches.
Airtel has enhanced four of its existing dedicated cell sites around the stadium vicinity. This augmentation will significantly improve voice and data connectivity for Airtel customers attending the matches. The network upgrades have been strategically planned to accommodate the expected high volume of spectators.
Speaking on the readiness, Amit Gupta, CEO-Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Bharti Airtel, said: “As the IPL fever grips the nation, we have strengthened our network infrastructure at the Ekana stadium to deliver an uninterrupted connectivity experience. With an enormous crowd set to attend, our customers can stay connected while immersing themselves in the thrilling action.”
To offer a seamless and ubiquitous network experience across Lucknow city, extensive network optimization has been conducted at the airport, railway stations, key locations including Shahid Path. All premium hotels including Taj and Hyatt in the city have also undergone comprehensive network assessments to enhance coverage.
Airtel has taken measures specifically for the IPL and have augmented its network across all the stadiums in the country to cater to the cricket fever starting from March and continuing on till May 2025.
