After a delay of nearly two years, Vi has officially launched its 5G services in India. The rollout is not nationwide but covers 17 key telecom circles, including cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Vi’s 5G services are available for both prepaid and postpaid customers.
The company has deployed 5G on the 3.3GHz and 26GHz mmWave spectrum bands, except for Bihar, which has only the 3.3GHz band.
Cities Covered in Vi’s 5G Launch
Here is the list of cities where Vi’s 5G is now live:
- Rajasthan: Jaipur (near Galaxy Cinema, Mansarovar Industrial Area, RIICO)
- Haryana: Karnal (HSIIDC, Industrial Area, Sector-3)
- Kolkata: Sector V, Salt Lake
- Kerala: Thrikkakara, Kakkanad
- UP East: Lucknow (Vibhuti Khand, Gomtinagar)
- UP West: 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)
- Mumbai: Worli, Marol Andheri East
- Karnataka: Bengaluru (Dairy Circle)
- Punjab: Jalandhar (Kot Kalan)
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai (Perungudi, Nesapakkam)
- Maharashtra: Pune (Shivaji Nagar)
- Delhi: Okhla Industrial Area (Phase 2, India Gate, Pragati Maidan)
This marks a strategic but modest entry into the 5G space, focusing on urban hubs and industrial areas.
Plans and Pricing for Vi 5G
- Prepaid Users: Recharge with the Rs 475 pack to access 5G.
- Postpaid Users: Opt for the REDX 1101 plan for 5G benefits.
These plans aim to provide affordable access to 5G while aligning with the company’s revival strategy.
Catching Up With Jio and Airtel
Vi’s 5G launch comes after significant delays. Jio and Airtel introduced 5G services shortly after the 2022 telecom auction, while Vi struggled due to financial and operational challenges. However, the company seems to be accelerating its revival plan, moving up its 5G timeline by three months from the initial March 2025 target.
What Lies Ahead for Vi
With 17 cities already live, Vi plans to expand its 5G coverage in the coming months. This launch is a pivotal moment for the company as it seeks to regain competitiveness in the Indian telecom market. Enhanced connectivity and faster internet are expected to benefit users while improving Vi’s market position.
