Vodafone Idea Expands 5G Footprint in West Bengal, Eyes Rollout Across 10 Cities by June

Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has accelerated the expansion of its 5G services across West Bengal, extending connectivity to multiple emerging urban, industrial and tourism-driven markets in the state. Following the launch of Vi 5G services in Kolkata and Siliguri last year, the company has now rolled out 5G connectivity in Malda, Haldia and Berhampur, with services slated to go live in Durgapur, Asansol, Habra-Ashoknagar, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Gangtok and Darjeeling by June, according to an official release dated May 21, 2026.

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10 additional cities to get Vi 5G by June

The telecom operator said the expansion forms part of its strategic rollout plan focused on high-demand markets. To expand its 5G services, Vi said it “has been prioritising key markets, including industrial hubs, high data consumption centres and emerging urban clusters. The planned rollout across these 10 cities reflects Vi’s strategic approach to cover key industrial centres such as Durgapur and Asansol, port and commercial hubs like Haldia, as well as important regional and tourism-driven markets including Darjeeling and Gangtok, all witnessing growing data demand.”

With this expansion, Vi said it aims to enhance connectivity across West Bengal, catering to the increasing demand for high-speed data services. “By targeting a strategic mix of industrial and commercial hubs, as well as tourism hotspots, Vi is deploying the 5G infrastructure essential for large-scale digital transformation and sustained growth in these high-potential markets,” the company said.

Strategy aimed at boosting high-speed data demand

Commenting on the expansion, Sovan Mukherjee, Business Head – Kolkata, Rest Of Bengal, Assam and North-East, Vodafone Idea, said, “We are accelerating the expansion of Vi’s 5G network across West Bengal, as we strengthen our footprint across key markets in the region. Following our earlier launches in Kolkata and Siliguri, our rollouts in Malda, Haldia and Behrampur followed by Durgapur, Asansol, Habra-Ashoknagar, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Gangtok, and Darjeeling mark important steps in our journey. Our expansion is guided by a clear focus on prioritising high demand locations spanning high data consumption centres as well as areas with significant footfall including industrial, commercial and tourism hubs, ensuring a consistent and enhanced network experience for our users.”

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