Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Kochi starting August 19, 2025, followed by Thiruvananthapuram starting August 20, 2025. Vi also recently launched its 5G services in Kozhikode and Malappuram. Vi users in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram with 5G-enabled devices can access Vi 5G services. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing 5G rollout across multiple cities, in its 17 priority circles, where it has acquired 5G spectrum.
Earlier, Vi introduced 5G services in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Mysuru, Nagpur, Chandigarh, Patna, Jaipur, Sonipat, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Meerut, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Vishakhapatnam, Madurai and Agra as part of its phased 5G expansion.
Commenting on the launch, business head – Kerala, Vi, said, “As we launch Vi 5G in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to the four key cities of Kerala. 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 Kerala, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”
Moreover, Vi has partnered with Ericsson in Kerala to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented artificial intelligence (Al)-powered self-organising networks (SON) to automatically optimise network performance.
In parallel with its 5G roll out, Vi has also significantly upgraded its 4G network in Kerala to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and an overall superior user experience.
