India Adds Over 4,440 5G BTS in March 2025, Possibly Driven by Vodafone Idea

According to the Department of Telecommunications, the total number of deployed 5G BTS stands at 4,74,234 as of the end of March 2025, up from 4,69,792 as of the end of February 2025. This implies a total of 4,442 5G BTS were deployed in March 2025. February saw the addition of 2,172 5G BTS. The 4,442 BTS cannot be entirely attributed to Vodafone Idea alone, as other telcos, including Airtel, are continuing their planned rollouts.

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Vodafone Idea 5G and Capex

Vodafone Idea, in its investor presentation, said it has focused capex to improve competitiveness in 17 priority circles with improved 4G coverage and the rollout of 5G. The company has a capex plan of Rs 50,000–55,000 crores over the next three years. Finnish telecom equipment vendor Nokia recently announced that it has completed the delivery of 5G equipment to Vodafone Idea.

Vi 5G – Upcoming Regions

Bihar, Delhi, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Patna are among the regions in which Vi had planned a 5G rollout in April 2025. State-owned telecom operator BSNL too is deploying BTS which can be upgraded to 5G at the flip of a button and has the capability to deliver a 4G/5G network.

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Conclusion

As of April, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Mumbai) are offering complimentary unlimited 5G services on select 4G plans. BSNL too is expected to launch 5G services in June 2025, as per earlier reports.

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