Vodafone Idea (Vi) is gearing up to launch its 5G services across India in 2024, after a two-year wait since it got the spectrum in the 2022 5G auction. The rollout will kick off in 17 telecom circles, stepping into the competitive 5G arena where Airtel and Jio have already made their moves.

Vi aims to provide 5G connectivity for both prepaid and postpaid customers. The company will utilize the 3.3GHz and 26GHz (mmWave) spectrum for its network. A spokesperson from Vi has confirmed that they are all set to go, with the launch adhering to MRO guidelines. Full access for all users is anticipated soon, and more information will be shared later.

Cities Where Vi's 5G Services Are Coming Soon

Vi's 5G services are set to launch in a few chosen cities in different areas, including:

• Rajasthan: Jaipur (Close to 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).

• Andhra Pradesh: Hyderabad (Aida Upal, Ranga Reddy)
• West Bengal: Siliguri (City Plaza on Sevok Road)
• Bihar: Patna (Anishabad Golamber)
• Maharashtra: Mumbai (Worli, Marol in 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).

Here’s the scoop on Vi 5G plans and pricing.

Vi has tailored prepaid and postpaid plans for its 5G services. If you're on a prepaid plan, you'll want to choose the ₹475 option to tap into those 5G perks. For those with postpaid plans, the REDX 1101 plan is your ticket to 5G access.

Vi 5G Services: Spectrum and Coverage Overview

Vi has rolled out its 5G services utilizing the 3.3GHz and 26GHz mmWave spectrum in every city except Bihar. In Bihar, they’re only offering the 3.3GHz spectrum for now. As Vi continues to grow its 5G network in the next few months, users can look forward to improved connectivity and quicker internet speeds in the cities where the service is already up and running.

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