Vodafone Idea (Vi) is reportedly preparing to commercially launch its 5G services across India soon, following a two-year delay after securing spectrum in the 2022 5G auction. Vi services It could initially be rolled out across 17 telecom groups, marking its entry into the competitive 5G market where rivals Airtel and Jio have already launched their networks.
Vi plans to offer 5G connectivity to both prepaid and postpaid users. The company will deploy 5G networks using 3.3GHz and 26GHz (mmWave) spectrum.
“We have successfully deployed 5G services according to MRO instructions. A full launch for all users is part of our roadmap and we will share more details at the appropriate time,” said a Vi Spokesperson.
Vi’s 5G service may be available for the first time in select cities across various regions, including:
- Rajasthan: Jaipur (Near Galaxy Cinema, Mansarovar Industrial Area, RIICO)
- Haryana: Karnal (HSIIDC, Industrial Park, Sector 3)
- West Bengal: Kolkata (Region V, Salt Lake)
- Kerala: Thrikkakara (Kakkanad)
- Uttar Pradesh (East): Lucknow (Vibhuti Khand, Gomtinagar)
- Uttar Pradesh (West): Agra (Near JP Hotel, Fatehbad Road)
- Madhya Pradesh: Indore (Electronic Complex, Pardeshipura)
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad (Near Divya Bhaskar, Corporate Road, Makarba, Prahladnagar)
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