Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Lucknow, effective September 09, 2025. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing 5G rollout across many cities, in its 17 priority circles, where it has acquired 5G spectrum.
Earlier, Vi 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 as part of its phased 5G expansion.
Commenting on the launch, circle business head, Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Uttarakhand, Vi, said, “As we launch Vi 5G in Lucknow, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to UP. 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”.
Further, to ensure a superior 5G experience in Lucknow, Vi has partnered with Nokia to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented artificial intelligence (AI) 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 UP to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and overall superior user experience. Vi has successfully deployed 900-megahertz (MHz) spectrum on more than 14000 sites to strengthen indoor coverage, as well as deployed 2100 MHz spectrum across more than 9000 sites. Additionally, Vi has bolstered its 2500 MHz capacity across more than 820 sites, enhancing both reach and data traffic handling capabilities. These upgrades implemented over 15 months from April 2024 to June 2025 have led to a 43 per cent capacity increase in UP and underscore Vi’s commitment to delivering consistent and high-quality connectivity across urban and rural areas.
