After a long-awaited two years, Vi finally launched 5G services. The rollout is selective and initially targets 17 of the largest telecom circles or regions, primarily Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. To all the prepaid and postpaid users, there is a connection to the internet through Vi’s 5G network.
Vi launches 5G on the 3.3GHz and 26GHz mmWave spectrum bands except for Bihar, where only the 3.3GHz band is available.
Vi Launches 5G In Different Cities
Vi launches 5G services in 17 major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. These areas were the first to receive access to high-speed connectivity through Vi; more locations will be added shortly.
| State | City | Specific Area/Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | Jaipur | Near Galaxy Cinema, Mansarovar Industrial Area, RIICO |
| Haryana | Karnal | HSIIDC, Industrial Area, Sector-3 |
| West Bengal | Kolkata | Sector V, Salt Lake |
| Kerala | Thrikkakara | Kakkanad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | Vibhuti Khand, Gomtinagar |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra | Near J.P. Hotel, Fatehbad Road |
| Madhya Pradesh | Indore | Electronic Complex, Pardeshipura |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad | Near Divya Bhaskar, Corporate Road, Makarba, Prahladnagar |
| Andhra Pradesh | Hyderabad | Aida Upal, Ranga Reddy |
| West Bengal | Siliguri | City Plaza Sevok Road |
| Bihar | Patna | Anishabad Golamber |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai | Worli, Marol Andheri East |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru | Dairy Circle |
| Punjab | Jalandhar | Kot Kalan |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai | Perungudi, Nesapakkam |
| Maharashtra | Pune | Shivaji Nagar |
| Delhi | Delhi | Okhla Industrial Area (Phase 2, India Gate, Pragati Maidan) |
Vi’s 5G launch is considered a big step towards faster and better connectivity in India, with the addition of more cities soon.
Vi Steps Up In The 5G Competition
Vi recently announced its 5G launch plan after a long delay, while Jio and Airtel have already started their 5G services. While Vi lagged due to financial and operating challenges, both competitors launched their 5G services immediately after the 2022 telecommunication auction. But they are now making aggressive moves. It has now moved its 5G target by three months forward from the earlier target of March 2025, and now it is aiming for a strong comeback in the race to dominate India’s telecom sector.
The company has 17 cities active with 5G and plans to extend the 5G service in the next few months. This launch is a major milestone in the company’s strategic development to reclaim a competitive advantage in the Indian telecom industry. Better connectivity and greater internet speeds are also expected to stimulate benefits for users and further solidify Vi’s competitive hold within the market.
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