Vodafone Idea Launches 5G Services in Delhi NCR

Nationwide Rollout Targeted Across 17 Circles by August 2025​

New Delhi, May 14, 2025—Vodafone Idea Ltd has launched its high-speed 5G services in Delhi NCR, marking a major milestone in the company’s phased rollout across India. Starting May 15, the national capital region will join Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Patna in receiving the next-generation connectivity under Vi’s 5G network.

Key Highlights​

Advanced Technology & Network Strategy​

The Delhi NCR rollout is backed by a strategic partnership with Ericsson, providing an energy-efficient and lightweight infrastructure. Vodafone Idea has deployed AI-powered Self-Organising Network (SON) technology to further improve performance, alongside a 5G NSA architecture that ensures seamless user transitions between 4G and 5G.
This 5G initiative forms part of Vodafone Idea’s ₹55,000 crore capital expenditure plan spread over three years. With increasing user adoption and data consumption in Mumbai, the company is accelerating its rollout across the remaining circles.

Vision for Digital India​

Vodafone Idea is committed to creating a future-ready, high-capacity network to cater to the evolving needs of digital India. The ongoing 5G expansion aims to enhance consumer and enterprise connectivity, enabling transformative applications across industries, smart devices, and cloud-based solutions.

About the Company​

Vodafone Idea Limited, a partnership between Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group, is among India's leading telecom operators. The company offers 2G, 4G, and 5G services nationwide under the “Vi” brand. It holds mid-band 5G spectrum in 17 circles and mmWave spectrum in 16 circles. Vi is working towards connecting millions and advancing India’s digital transformation through its robust infrastructure and digital platforms.