Vodafone Idea Launches 5G Services in Mumbai, Plans Nationwide Expansion

The company introduces affordable plans with unlimited 5G data and commits significant investments to compete with market leaders.

Vodafone Idea's 5G network is now live in Mumbai, with plans to expand to Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab by April 2025.
The company offers introductory unlimited 5G data across prepaid and postpaid plans, starting at Rs. 299 for prepaid users.
The 5G rollout leverages Nokia's next-generation equipment and AI-powered Self-Organizing Network (SON) technology for optimized performance.
Vodafone Idea has committed Rs. 50,000-55,000 crore over the next three years for network expansion, supported by Rs. 26,000 crore in recent equity fundraising.
Despite a near 5% surge in stock prices following the launch, Vodafone Idea continues to lag behind competitors Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which have achieved nationwide 5G coverage.