Vodafone Idea set to launch 5G services in India: Know cities, pricing, plans, and more

Vodafone Idea (Vi) is preparing to introduce its 5G services across India in 2024, following a delay of two years after securing spectrum in the 2022 5G auction. Vi's services will initially roll out in 17 telecom circles, 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 its 5G network using the 3.3GHz and 26GHz (mmWave) spectrum. A Vi spokesperson confirmed the company's readiness, stating that the services will be launched according to MRO guidelines. Full-scale availability for all users is expected soon, with more details to be shared in the future.

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Cities Where Vi's 5G Services Will Be Available

Vi's 5G services will first become available in select cities across various regions, including:

• 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 (East): Lucknow (Vibhuti Khand, Gomtinagar)
• Uttar Pradesh (West): Agra (Near J.P. Hotel, Fatehbad Road)
• Madhya Pradesh: Indore (Electronic Complex, Pardeshipura)
• Gujarat: Ahmedabad (Near Divya Bhaskar, Corporate Road, Makarba, Prahladnagar)

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• 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, India Gate, Pragati Maidan)

Vi 5G Plans and Pricing Details

Vi offers specific prepaid and postpaid plans to access its 5G services. Prepaid users will need to opt for the ₹475 plan to enjoy 5G benefits. For the postpaid customers, the REDX 1101 plan provides access to 5G services.

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Vi 5G Services: Spectrum and Coverage

Vi has launched 5G services using both the 3.3GHz and 26GHz mmWave spectrum in all cities except Bihar. In Bihar, only the 3.3GHz spectrum is available. As Vi expands its 5G network in the coming months, users can expect better connectivity and faster internet speeds in the cities where services are already active.