Oppo enables Airtel 5G support on its smartphones

OPPO India has announced that all Airtel customers will now be able to use 5G on the company’s compatible smartphones.

This makes Oppo one of the first Android brands to enable 5G on its phones.

To enable 5G on Oppo phones, users just need to go to network settings and change their preferred network to 5G.

Commenting on the development, Tasleem Arif, VP and R&D Head, OPPO India, said, "Oppo has been driven by developing technologies which enhance the quality of life for users, as stated by our brand proposition – Inspiration Ahead. One such example is 5G, we have leveraged our strengths in innovation and collaboration across the tech ecosystem to advance the same in India. Our team has been working relentlessly over the year towards building 5G for all. We thank Airtel for being part of this journey and for helping us bring the wholesome 5G experience to our users immediately after implementation. In the future, even as 5G evolves, we will continue to focus our energies on innovations to stay ahead in the 5G race."

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