Vi set to launch 5G in 23 more cities, enhancing network experience

Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi), one of India’s leading telecom operators, announced the next phase of its 5G rollout, with network deployment now underway in 23 cities. These include Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag. This expansion, covering all its priority circles of the country, will be executed in a phased manner. Vi is deploying AI-powered Self-Organising Networks (SON) and has partnered with global technology leaders Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung to enhance performance and energy efficiency. The company has also undertaken large-scale network enhancements to elevate customer experience, with 1 lakh new towers in six months and a 35% boost in 4G data capacity. Vi's 4G population coverage has surged by 88 million people, connecting more Indians to the digital future.