Vodafone Idea Launches 5G Services in Lucknow, After Kolkata

Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Lucknow starting Tuesday, September 9, 2025. This follows the rollout of 5G services in Kolkata on September 5, 2025. After the launch of Vi 5G services in Siliguri a few days ago, Kolkata became the second city in West Bengal to experience Vi’s 5G connectivity. “The expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing 5G rollout across multiple cities, in its 17 priority circles”, where the company has acquired 5G spectrum, Vodafone Idea said on Monday, September 8, 2025.

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Cities Already Covered by Vi 5G

Earlier, Vi had introduced 5G services in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Mysuru, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Chandigarh, Patna, Jaipur, Sonipat, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Meerut, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Vishakhapatnam, Tirumala, Madurai, Agra, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Siliguri, Indore and Kolkata.

Introductory Unlimited 5G Data Offer

Vi users in Lucknow and Kolkata with 5G-enabled devices can access Vi 5G services. As an introductory offer, Vi said it is providing unlimited 5G data to users on plans starting from Rs 299. Customers can enjoy high-definition streaming, gaming, video conferencing, faster downloads, and real-time cloud access.

Leadership Speaks on Expansion

Commenting on the launch, Sumit Agarwal, Circle Business Head –UP and Uttarakhand, Vodafone Idea, said: “As we launch Vi 5G in Lucknow, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to Uttar Pradesh. With our next-gen 5G alongside our robust 4G services, we aim to provide more options and an enhanced experience to our users. We are committed to systematically expanding our 5G footprint across UP and Uttarakhand, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”

Commenting on the launch, Sovan Mukherjee, Business Head – Kolkata and Rest of Bengal, Vodafone Idea, said: “As we launch Vi 5G in Kolkata, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to this City of Joy. With our next-gen 5G alongside our robust 4G services, we aim to provide more options and an enhanced experience to our users. We are committed to systematically expanding our 5G footprint across West Bengal, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”