Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Pune, effective August 22, 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 major cities including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Mysuru, Chandigarh, Patna, Sonipat, Nagpur, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Meerut, Madurai and Vishakhapatnam as part of its phased 5G expansion.
Commenting on the launch, operations director, Vi, said, “As we launch Vi 5G in Pune, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to the queen of the deccan. 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 Maharashtra, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”
Further, to ensure a superior 5G experience in Pune, Vi has partnered with Ericsson 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 rollout, Vi has also significantly upgraded its 4G network in Maharashtra and Goa circle to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and overall superior user experience. Since March 2024, it has successfully deployed 900-megahertz (MHz) spectrum on over 7,900 sites to strengthen indoor coverage, as well as added 2100 MHz spectrum capacity across more than 7,000 sites. Moreover, more than 2,100 new sites have been added across 2,200 towns. These upgrades underscore Vi’s commitment to delivering consistent and high-quality connectivity across both urban and rural areas.
