Vodafone Idea deploys Samsung equipment in Bengaluru to launch 5G services
NEW DELHI:
Vodafone Idea
(Vi) has launched its commercial fifth-generation (
5G
) services in India's technology hub, Bengaluru, by deploying South Korean
Samsung
's equipment.
Vi users in Bengaluru with 5G-enabled devices can now access Vi 5G services. As an introductory offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data to users on plans starting from ₹299, enabling its subscribers to enjoy seamless streaming, gaming, and other applications, the telco said on Tuesday.
This rollout follows Vi's recent 5G launches in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Patna and Chandigarh, and is part of the company's strategic rollout in all 17 priority circles, where it has acquired 5G spectrum, by August this year.
'We're excited to bring Vi 5G to Bengaluru, a city that stands at the forefront of tech and digital innovation. With our next-gen 5G and enhanced 4G network, we aim to deliver enhanced experience to our users,' said Anand Dani, business head (Karnataka), Vodafone Idea.
To ensure a seamless 5G experience, Vi said it has deployed Samsung's energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organising Networks (SON) to automatically optimise network performance.
Alongside its 5G expansion, Vi has significantly upgraded its 4G network in Karnataka to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and improved user experience.
The telco said it has deployed 900 MHz spectrum on nearly 3,000 sites to strengthen indoor coverage, doubled 2100 MHz spectrum capacity across 1800 sites, and added 2100 MHz spectrum to another 1,000 locations. Additionally, Vi has bolstered its 1800 MHz capacity across more than 4,100 sites, enhancing both reach and data traffic handling capabilities.
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