{"id":1289163,"date":"2025-01-03T11:28:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T05:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1289163"},"modified":"2025-01-03T11:28:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T05:58:47","slug":"vi-vodafone-5g-launching-in-march-with-15-cheaper-plans-than-jio-airtel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/vi-vodafone-5g-launching-in-march-with-15-cheaper-plans-than-jio-airtel\/","title":{"rendered":"Vi (Vodafone) 5G Launching In March With 15% Cheaper Plans Than Jio, Airtel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vodafone Idea is gearing up for its long-awaited 5G launch, marking a significant step in its bid to regain market share and compete with telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. The rollout will prioritize urban and industrial hubs with high data demand, covering 75 cities across 17 regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-03-at-11.27.31\u202fAM-1024x556.png\" alt=\"Vi (Vodafone) 5G Launching In March With 15% Cheaper Plans Than Jio, Airtel\" class=\"wp-image-1289187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-03-at-11.27.31\u202fAM-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-03-at-11.27.31\u202fAM-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-03-at-11.27.31\u202fAM-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-03-at-11.27.31\u202fAM-1536x833.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-03-at-11.27.31\u202fAM-2048x1111.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Competitive Pricing to Attract Customers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Vi plans to introduce 5G services at prices approximately 15% lower than its competitors. This strategy targets price-sensitive customers and could ignite a price war in the Indian telecom market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Major Investments in Network Upgrades<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u20b930,000 Crore Infrastructure Boost<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Partnerships with <strong>Nokia<\/strong>, <strong>Ericsson<\/strong>, and <strong>Samsung<\/strong> will drive massive network enhancements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plans to deploy 75,000 5G base stations within three years, using a mix of 3.5 GHz and 1,800 MHz spectrum for comprehensive coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI-Powered Optimisation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nokia\u2019s <strong>MantaRay SON (Self-Organising Networks)<\/strong> will use machine learning to optimise over 1 million network cells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits include improved performance, energy efficiency, and reduced manual intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial Backing and Expansion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vi\u2019s financial preparedness is evident through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u20b924,000 crore in equity funding<\/strong> and an additional <strong>\u20b925,000 crore in expected debt.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government support<\/strong>, including waived bank guarantees, further bolsters the rollout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To accelerate its expansion, Vi is adding towers at a record pace\u2014100 per hour\u2014following its successful follow-on public offer (FPO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marketing and Dealer Commissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vi is increasing dealer payouts and marketing budgets to improve brand visibility. This approach aims to support its 5G launch and regain customer trust in a highly competitive market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Balancing Cost and Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Vi\u2019s low-cost strategy may attract new users, maintaining profitability is crucial. 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