Vi to launch 5G services in Delhi NCR on May 15, plans start at Rs 299

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Vi 5G will initially be available in Delhi NCR, expanding to 17 circles by August.

Plans start at Rs 299 with unlimited data for 5G-enabled devices.

Bengaluru and Mysuru are next in line for Vi 5G rollout.

Vi to launch 5G services in Delhi NCR on May 15, plans start at Rs 299

Vodafone Idea (Vi) will launch high-speed 5G services in Delhi NCR on May 15, as part of its ongoing nationwide 5G rollout. Finally, high-speed internet will be available to Vi users in Delhi. Up until now, Vi 5G was accessible in the cities of Patna, Chandigarh, and Mumbai. By the end of August, the company intends to have 5G spectrum in all 17 priority circles. 

In a press release, the telecom operator has also stated that the network in Delhi NCR is being developed in partnership with Ericsson, featuring energy-efficient infrastructure and AI AI-powered Self-Organising Network for better performance. Interestingly, just like Airtel, the Vi 5G network uses a 5G Non-StandAlone (NSA) architecture, offering a smoother transition between 4G and 5G for users.

Vi 5G recharge plans in Delhi

The company has announced that the Vi 5G recharge plans will start at Rs 299, with unlimited data for subscribers using the 5G enabled devices. With this, the company aims to offer faster download speeds, improved streaming, and video conferencing, along with enhanced cloud access. 

Bengaluru and Mysuru will be among the next cities to get 5G service as part of Vi’s Rs 55,000 crore capital expenditure plan spread over three years. According to the company, 70% of Vi’s eligible users are already using 5G in Mumbai, where 20% of its data traffic currently originates.  

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“Vi is building a future-ready, high-capacity network designed to deliver seamless, fast connectivity to meet the evolving demands of digital India. By expanding its 5G infrastructure and unlocking next-generation connectivity experiences for millions, Vi is set to further enable digital India, empowering both consumers and enterprises through advanced mobile technologies, smart applications, and industry-grade solutions,” the company stated in its press release. 

Ashish Singh

Ashish Singh

Ashish Singh is the Chief Copy Editor at Digit. He's been wrangling tech jargon since 2020 (Times Internet, Jagran English '22). When not policing commas, he's likely fueling his gadget habit with coffee, strategising his next virtual race, or plotting a road trip to test the latest in-car tech. He speaks fluent Geek. View Full Profile

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