Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Mysuru starting July 11, 2025. Following the launch of its 5G services in Bengaluru last month, Mysuru becomes the second city in Karnataka to experience Vi’s next gen connectivity. This expansion is part of Vi’s planned 5G rollout across many cities, covering its 17 priority circles where it has acquired 5G spectrum. Earlier, Vi introduced 5G services in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Chandigarh and Patna, as it continues to expand its 5G services to more customers across India.
Commenting on the launch, Anand Dani, business head – Karnataka, Vi, said, “As we launch Vi 5G in Mysuru, shortly after our 5G launch in Bengaluru, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to this City of Palaces. 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 Karnataka, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”
To support a strong 5G experience in Mysuru, Vi has partnered with Samsung to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented artificial intelligence (Al)-powered Self-Organizing Networks (SON) to automatically optimize network performance. With successful integration of high transmit power, multi-technology supported, energy-efficient, small form-factor radios, Vi has enabled green solutions for a seamless 5G experience for Mysuru’s subscribers.
Alongside its 5G expansion, Vi has also significantly upgraded its 4G network in Karnataka to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and overall superior user experience. It has deployed 900 MHz spectrum on more than 3,000 sites to strengthen indoor coverage, doubled 2100 MHz spectrum capacity across more than 1900 sites, and added 2100 MHz spectrum on more than 1,600 sites. Additionally, Vi has bolstered its 1800 MHz capacity across more than 4,400 sites, enhancing both reach and data traffic handling capabilities. These upgrades implemented over 14 months from March 2024 to May 2025 have led to a 41 per cent capacity increase in Karnataka.
