Vi Brings 5G to Chennai, Targets Coimbatore, Trichy and More Cities by May 2026

vi 5g chennai targets coimbatore trichy may2026Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched its 5G services in Chennai, marking another step forward in its ongoing network expansion across India. With this rollout, Chennai becomes the latest addition to Vi’s growing 5G footprint, which now covers all major metro cities including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Kolkata.

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The launch in Chennai comes as part of Vi’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in high data consumption markets not only that VI has also confirmed that it will expand its 5G services to several key cities in Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry by May 2026. These include Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Salem, Tiruppur and Vellore regions known for their industrial, educational and commercial significance.

Focus on High-Value Markets

Vi’s 5G rollout strategy appears to be focused on regions that generate strong data demand. Cities like Coimbatore and Tiruppur are major industrial hubs, while Trichy and Vellore are recognised for their educational institutions and healthcare infrastructure. Puducherry, with its mix of tourism and urban usage, also fits into this category.

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By targeting these locations, Vi is aligning its network expansion with areas that can drive higher data consumption and revenue growth. This approach is particularly important at a time when telecom operators are looking to balance investments with monetisation.

Expanding 5G Footprint Across India

The Chennai launch is part of Vi’s larger plan to roll out 5G services in 133 cities across 17 priority telecom circles. Earlier, the company had indicated its intention to add 90 more cities nationwide, signalling a more aggressive expansion phase after initial delays in its 5G rollout.