Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Services Rolled Out in 17 Indian Cities

Hasratsingh Ranger

2024-12-17 9:55

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has officially started its 5G services in India. The rollout is currently available in 17 cities, including major locations like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, and Kolkata. This marks Vi's entry into the competitive 5G space after months of anticipation.

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5G Rollout and Spectrum Details

Vi has deployed its 5G services on 3.3GHz and 26GHz spectrums. However, the rollout is described as “small-scale,” with the network accessible in specific areas of these cities.

Cities and Locations With Active Vi 5G

Here is the list of the cities and some key areas where Vi 5G is available:

1. Mumbai - Worli, Marol Andheri East


2. Delhi - Okhla Industrial Area (Phase 2), India Gate, Pragati Maidan


3. Bengaluru - Dairy Circle


4. Chennai - Perungudi, Nesapakkam


5. Kolkata - Sector V, Salt Lake


6. Ahmedabad - Near Divya Bhaskar, Corporate Road, Makarba, Prahladnagar


7. Lucknow - Vibhuti Khand, Gomtinagar


8. Indore - Electronic Complex, Pardeshipura


9. Jaipur - Near Galaxy Cinema, Mansarovar Industrial Area, RIICO


10. Pune - Shivaji Nagar


11. Hyderabad - Aida Upal, Ranga Reddy


12. Patna - Anishabad Golamber


13. Agra - Near J.P. Hotel, Fatehabad Road


14. Thrikkakara, Kakkanad (Kerala)


15. Siliguri - City Plaza Sevok Road


16. Jalandhar - Kot Kalan


17. Karnal - HSIIDC, Industrial Area, Sector-3

Notably, in Bihar, Vi has not yet deployed its 26GHz spectrum but has done so in other regions.

Plans and Pricing

To use Vi's 5G services:

Prepaid users need to recharge with the Rs. 475 plan.

Postpaid users must choose the REDX 1101 plan to access 5G connectivity.

Current Status

The company has yet to make an official announcement for its 5G launch. Users in these areas, however, have started sharing screenshots confirming 5G connectivity.

This rollout is a significant step for Vodafone Idea, enabling users to experience high-speed 5G services across various cities in India.



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