Bharti Airtel’s enterprise arm, Airtel Business, has partnered with US-based Swift Navigation to launch an AI/ML-powered, cloud-based spatial precision solution called Airtel-Skylark Precise Positioning Service, which delivers centimetre-level location accuracy.
Accuracy by up to 100 times
In a statement, Airtel said the service will improve accuracy by up to 100 times compared with standard Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. The rollout will initially cover 35,000 sq km across NCR, before expanding nationwide in phases.
By combining Airtel’s pan-India 4G/5G network with Swift’s Skylark technology, the platform is designed to support mission-critical applications across industries, including autonomous mobility, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), smart tolling, rail safety, precision agriculture, digital mapping, utilities, and fleet management.
Here’s what Airtel Business’ CEO says
“In a country like ours, with intricate lanes and by-lanes, every centimetre makes a difference in identifying a precise location, especially for critical services like first responders,” said Sharat Sinha, director & CEO – Airtel Business. “This breakthrough technology will not only revolutionise emergency responses and set new benchmarks for industrial applications but will also fast-track innovations in use cases like autonomous mobility and satellite-based toll collections”
“By leveraging Airtel’s presence across IoT solutions and services, we are enabling businesses and developers across the country to seamlessly adopt precise positioning for automation and autonomy,” said Holger Ippach, EVP of product & marketing, Swift Navigation.