Telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the next phase of 5G rollout services, with network deployment now underway in 23 cities. These include, Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag.
The company claims that in areas where Vi 5G is live over 70% of eligible users have already experienced the benefits. This follows Vi’s recent 5G launches in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Patna. It is part of Vi’s broader strategic rollout in 17 priority circles where it has acquired 5G spectrum. Users with 5G-enabled devices in the newly announced cities will be able to access Vi 5G services as the services go live. As an introductory offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data on plans starting from Rs 299.
“Our 5G rollout is progressing steadily in a phased manner, and we’re excited to bring next-gen connectivity to more users. At the same time, we’re strengthening our 4G network to ensure a seamless experience for our users. With enhanced indoor coverage, increased capacity, and 84% population coverage with its 4G network, we remain focused on delivering superior digital experiences to Vi users.” said Jagbir Singh, Chief Technology Officer, Vi.
Vodafone Idea updates existing Family plan, lets users add members for Rs 299
Vodafone Idea recently announced a new add-on feature in its Family postpaid plans. The new feature will enable the Vodafone Idea users to add up to 8 secondary members to the existing family plan at just Rs 299 per member. The telco has also revealed that the add-on feature will enable each member to use 40GB monthly data.
The plan complements Vi’s existing Family Postpaid range, which includes data, OTT, voice and SMS benefits for two to five members, starting at Rs 701. With the introduction of the Rs 299 add-on feature, Vi customers can now add up to 8 secondary members to their account, offering greater flexibility without upgrading to a higher-tier plan.