Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Bengaluru, with commercial availability starting June 11, 2025. With this rollout, the city joins Vi’s list of 5G-enabled locations including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Patna, and Chandigarh. The expansion is part of the company’s broader plan to cover all 17 priority circles where it has secured 5G spectrum by August this year, Vodafone Idea said in an exchange filing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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Bengaluru Joins Vi’s 5G Footprint
Vi subscribers in Bengaluru using 5G-enabled devices can now access high-speed services on the Vi 5G network. As part of an introductory offer, Vi said it is offering unlimited 5G data on plans starting from Rs 299. The service promises enhanced digital experiences such as faster downloads, high-quality video streaming, online gaming, video conferencing, and real-time access to cloud applications.
Commenting on the launch, Anand Dani, Business Head – Karnataka, Vodafone Idea, said, “With our next-gen 5G and enhanced 4G network, we aim to deliver enhanced experience to our users. Encouraged by the strong response and robust performance in our launched markets, we are committed to expanding our 5G footprint in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”
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AI-Powered Network Optimisation
To support the rollout, Vi has partnered with Samsung for the deployment of advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure. The company has also implemented AI-powered Self-Organising Networks (SON) to dynamically optimise network performance.