Vi has launched of its 5G services in Nagpur after the launch of its 5G services in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Mysuru, Chandigarh and Patna.
The ongoing deployment is part of a broader strategic initiative targeting 17 priority circles where Vi has secured 5G spectrum.
Vi has partnered with Ericsson to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks (SON) to automatically optimize network performance.
Alongside its 5G expansion, Vi said that it also significantly upgraded its 4G network in Maharashtra & Goa circle to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and overall superior user experience. It has deployed 900 MHz spectrum on ~7,250 sites to strengthen indoor coverage, as well as enhanced 2100 MHz spectrum capacity across more than 6,700 sites.
Additionally, more than 2000 new sites have been added across 2200 towns. These upgrades underscore Vi’s commitment to delivering consistent and high-quality connectivity across urban and rural areas.
Vi said that it plans to launch 5G services in Pune, Nashik and Aurangabad next.
Commenting on the launch, Rohit Tandon, Operations Director, Vodafone Idea, said:
As we launch Vi 5G in Nagpur, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to orange city. With our next-gen 5G alongside our robust 4G services, we aim to provide more options and an enhanced experience to our users. We are committed to systematically expanding our 5G footprint across Maharashtra, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.