Vodafone Idea Announces 5G Services in Sonipat, Expands Network Footprint in Haryana

Strengthening 4G and 5G Infrastructure

Since raising funds through a Follow-on Public Offer (FPO) last year, Vi said it has significantly upgraded its 4G network in Haryana. The operator has deployed 900 MHz spectrum across over 1,700 sites and increased capacity from 5 MHz to 10 MHz on more than 1,200 sites in key locations, including Panipat, Sonipat, Bhiwani, Rewari, Palwal, Jind, Sirsa, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Bahadurgarh, and more.

Additionally, Vi has enhanced the 2100 MHz spectrum from 10 MHz to 15 MHz across more than 1,000 sites and added over 230 new mobile sites across the state. According to Vi, these upgrades are aimed at improving coverage, data speeds, and overall network reliability in both urban and rural areas.

Vi’s 5G Rollout

Previously, Vi introduced 5G services in major cities, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chandigarh, Patna, Nagpur, and most recently, Jaipur on July 23, 2025. The 5G launch in Jaipur is part of Vi’s planned rollout across 23 cities.

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Partnerships with Ericsson

For Jaipur, Vi said it partnered with Ericsson to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks (SON) to automatically optimize network performance.

Strengthening 4G in Rajasthan

Vi has also significantly upgraded its 4G network in Rajasthan to deliver enhanced coverage and user experience. It has deployed 900 MHz spectrum on more than 2,700 sites to strengthen indoor coverage, enhanced 2100 MHz spectrum capacity across 2,000+ sites, and added 2100 MHz spectrum to more than 2,500 sites.

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“Vi remains committed to building a future-ready network that meets the evolving digital needs of consumers and businesses,” the official release said.