Vi Launches 5G in Chennai; expansion to more cities in Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry planned by May

Vi Launches 5G in Chennai; expansion to more cities in Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry planned by May



Will roll Out 5G Services to Coimbatore, Trichy, Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore and the Union Territory of Pondicherry by May 2026


Vi, a leading telecom operator, today announced the launch of its 5G services in Chennai, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to deliver faster and enhanced connectivity to customers across India. With this launch, Vi 5G is now available across all five metro cities- Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai, in addition to 50 other cities strengthening its presence in India’s top data markets.


Earlier, this month, the company had announced its plans to add 90 more cities nationwide. As part of its ongoing expansion plan, Vi will also extend 5G services to Coimbatore, Trichy, Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore and the Union Territory of Pondicherry by May 2026. 


This expansion is part of Vi’s broader 5G rollout strategy to expand footprint to 133 cities across 17 priority circles. 

Under this plan, Vi is prioritising key markets including industrial hubs, high data consumption centres and emerging urban clusters in Tamil Nadu. The planned rollout reflects this approach, covering key industrial hubs such as Coimbatore, Salem and Tiruppur; an important healthcare and education hub like Vellore; Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), a major education and commercial centre; and Pondicherry - The French Riviera of the East

  

To support a superior 5G experience, Vi has partnered with Nokia to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and has implemented AI-powered Self-Optimising Networks (SON) to automatically optimize network performance.


Commenting on the occasion, Sai Venkataraman, Circle Business Head – Tamil Nadu, Vi said "We are accelerating the expansion of Vi’s 5G network across Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry, strengthening our footprint across key markets in the state. The launch in Chennai, along with our existing presence in Madurai and upcoming rollouts in cities like Coimbatore, Trichy, Salem, Tiruppur and Vellore, marks an important step in this journey. Our investments in strengthening the network, combined with the growing adoption of our Unlimited Data plans like Vi Non-Stop Hero are driving strong growth in data consumption. We remain focused on delivering a superior network experience as we bring next-generation connectivity to more customers across the circle."


As part of its continued investment in the state of Tamil Nadu, Vi has also announced its sponsorship of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the team’s Official Communications Partner for the next three seasons. This partnership underscores Vi’s commitment to supporting grassroots talent development through the Super Kings Academy, as well as a creating a platform to engage with cricket fans in the state As part of this association, Vi will run Vi Fan Fest - a multi-channel cricket engagement contest on its social media platforms, Vi App as well as at select Vi Stores, where in users will get an opportunity to win match tickets, exclusive merchandise, meet & greet opportunities as well as immerse themselves in in-stadium activations and fan experiences. 




About Vodafone Idea Limited

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is amongst India’s leading telecom service providers. The company holds a large spectrum portfolio including mid band 5G spectrum in 17 circles and mmWave spectrum in 16 circles. The Company provides Voice and Data services across 2G, 4G and 5G platforms and is expanding 5G services across 17 circles. To support the growing demand for data and voice, the Company is committed to delivering delightful customer experiences and contributing towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company’s equity shares are listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE in India. For more information, please visit: www.MyVi.in


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