Airtel Priority Postpaid Renamed To Fast Lane: Airtel has taken an important decision amid the ongoing controversies regarding its recently launched Priority Postpaid service. The company has now changed the name of its premium service to Fast Lane.

Airtel’s website and mobile app can now avail ‘Priority Postpaid’ The name has been removed and replaced with new branding ‘ Fast Lane’ has been updated. However, the company has clarified that this is only a change in name and there has been no change in the benefits to the customers and the structure of the plan.

What was the issue of Airtel Priority Postpad?

Airtel started this service on May 19, immediately after which a new debate broke out in the internet world regarding Net Neutrality. Experts and critics argued that giving priority to certain customers for better speeds goes against the principles of Internet fairness. Due to this controversy, the company has decided to change its branding.

Airtel Fast Lane, photo – AI

What is 5G network slicing technology?

This service of Airtel is ‘5G network slicing’ Uses technology. It is a technique by which a portion of a network can be set aside specifically for high-speed data needs. Usually this technology is used for large enterprises, but Airtel surprised everyone by introducing it for common postpaid customers. The company claims that with this technology, postpaid users get better speed, unlimited data and great service experience.

What did the company say about the change?

Airtel spokesperson issued an official statement on this change saying that this change is limited to branding only. According to the spokesperson, ‘Our launch campaign is now over and the ‘fast lane’ The name best describes the features of our unique offering.’ The company also clarified that the use of slicing technology will continue and any user who chooses a postpaid plan and has a phone with 5G support will continue to experience faster speeds.

No impact on prepaid users

Airtel has also rejected those claims that giving priority to postpaid will spoil the experience of prepaid users. According to the company, the slicing technology has no adverse impact on the network experience of prepaid users. Currently Airtel is providing ‘Fast Lane’ It is offering better speeds to those who are using 5G enabled devices.