Vodafone Idea Partnered with Samsung to Launch 5G in Chandigarh and Patna

Vodafone Idea (Vi) users in the Chandigarh region—including Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur, Kharar—and Patna who are using 5G devices can begin enjoying 5G services starting April 28, 2025, as the telco officially announced the launch on Monday. As part of the expansion, Vi said users with 5G devices in these regions will gain “immediate access to Vi’s 5G services.” TelecomTalk reported the development on Sunday.

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Vi Partners with Samsung for 5G

Vi stated that the rollout will continue to expand across the Bihar and Punjab circles in the future, as the penetration of 5G handsets grows and demand for 5G services increases.

For network deployment in Chandigarh and Patna, Vi said it has partnered with Samsung and implemented energy-efficient infrastructure and vRan technology to enhance network flexibility and performance. The Company has also deployed an AI-based Self-Organising Network (SON) system to further optimise network performance.

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Vodafone Idea 5G Rollout Set to Expand

This expansion follows Vi’s 5G launch in Mumbai in March, where over 70 percent of eligible users are experiencing Vi 5G, contributing to up to 20 percent of total network data traffic. This launch is part of Vi’s initial 5G rollout phase.

Vi announced that its 5G rollout will expand to Delhi and Bangalore in May. As part of its introductory offer, Vi users can enjoy unlimited 5G data on plans starting from Rs 299 and experience 5G speeds for various use cases, including streaming, gaming, conferencing, fast downloads, and real-time cloud access.