Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has demonstrated a range of 5G-based technology solutions as part of its ongoing 5G trials on allocated 5G spectrum in Pune, Maharashtra and Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Vi has been conducting 5G trials and developed a wide range of use cases relevant for enterprises and consumers in India. Vi has partnered with industry leaders like L&T, Smart World & Communication, Athonet, Indian start-ups like Vizzbee & Tweek Labs, and technology leaders – Ericsson and Nokia for trialling use cases in the two locations.
Vi had been allocated 26 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum in the mmWave band by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), for 5G network trials and use cases. Vi achieved peak speeds in excess of 1.5 Gbps on 3.5 GHz, more than 4.2 Gbps on 26 GHz and up to 9.8 Gbps on backhaul spectrum of E-bands.
The 5G trial network set up by Vi in Pune deploys Ericsson radios and Ericsson dual mode core based on cloud native technology comprising of 5G standalone access (SA), 5G non-standalone access (NSA) and long term evolution (LTE) packet core functions. All use cases demonstrated in Pune have been developed over Ericsson’s 5G technology solutions.
In Gandhinagar, Vi is using Nokia’s AirScale radio portfolio and microwave E-band solution for the trial that support enterprises, both large and small and medium businesses with reliable connectivity. Vi use cases in Gandhinagar were demonstrated via a live telecast at the special media preview held in Pune.
Commenting on the development, Ravinder Takkar, managing director and chief executive officer, VIL, said, “With our 5G trials underway, Vi is preparing to take India on the next journey of fifth-generation wireless mobile communication technology. Our 5G trials showcase a whole new world of possibilities across various domains that promise a new era of technology advancement in India. I am confident that 5G will bring a better tomorrow that will deliver significant benefits to consumers, businesses and society, driving digital economy growth in India.”
