27/05/2026
Airtel Defends ‘Priority Postpaid’, Says Service Fully Complies With Net Neutrality Framework.
Airtel has responded to growing discussions around its new ‘Priority Postpaid’ feature, clarifying that the service does not block, throttle, or prioritise any app or platform and remains fully compliant with net neutrality principles. The telecom company says the feature is powered through 5G network slicing technology designed to maintain more consistent connectivity during crowded network conditions.
The company also stated that prepaid users will not experience any slowdown or degradation in service, highlighting that Airtel’s current 5G utilisation remains significantly below capacity. According to Airtel, the initiative is built on additional infrastructure investments rather than bandwidth redistribution, with the company positioning network slicing as the next phase of global telecom modernisation already being adopted across international markets.