Vi (Vodafone Idea) 5G Updates

[Kuttusan]

Vodafone Idea 5G launch nears as KM Birla Signals imminent rollout

The launch of 5G by Vodafone Idea has remained uncertain due to the intricate nature of the Indian private telecom entity formed through the amalgamation of Vodafone and Idea. Despite currently delivering 2G, 3G, and 4G services, the lack of comprehensive VoLTE and VoWiFi provisions.

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[Kuttusan]

Vodafone Idea successfully tests 5G in Pune to meet roll out norms - ET Telecom

"Vodafone Idea 5G testing (MRO phase-1) in 26GHz and 3.3GHz at Ghole Road, Pune was successfully completed on 16 August 2023 by Maharashtra LSA Pune," DoT Maharashtra tweeted Thursday.

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[Kuttusan]

Vodafone Idea explores vRAN and ORAN-based 5G with Samsung and Mavenir - ET Telecom

Notably, Samsung is already working with Vodafone Group for the latter’s commercial network in the UK. In February, this ORAN network partnership was expanded to Vodafone’s operations in Germany and Spain. Sources said that Vodafone Idea is also trying to build on Samsung’s global partnership...

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[Kuttusan]

Vodafone Idea shuns traditional tech to cut cost of 5G rollout

"Vi is doing 5G trials in various circles with vendors such as Mavenir and Samsung using vRAN and ORAN deployment. The total cost of ownership or deployment capex will likely be lower on vRAN and ORAN as it allows vendor interoperability. Thus, it could work well for Vi due to its balance sheet...

m.economictimes.com

 

[Mr.Bhat]

Vodafone Idea has made a payment of Rs 1701 crore to the Department of Telecommunications towards the annual installment for spectrum acquired in the 2022 auction, the company said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange Saturday evening.


Vi pays Rs 1701 crore to DoT for 5G spectrum acquired in 2022 auction - The Economic Times

 

[TheAndroidFreak]

Vodafone Idea has made a payment of Rs 1701 crore to the Department of Telecommunications towards the annual installment for spectrum acquired in the 2022 auction, the company said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange Saturday evening.


Vi pays Rs 1701 crore to DoT for 5G spectrum acquired in 2022 auction - The Economic Times

What's the status of Vi 4G+ in various states? Especially Gujarat, Haryana, UPE/W? Is it active? Have they shut down 3G?

 

[Kuttusan]

ETTelecom Interviews: Ericsson's Nunzio Mirtillo on Vodafone Idea 5G, 6G, ORAN & vRAN | ET Telecom

Nunzio Mirtillo, head of Southeast Asia, Oceania and India for Sweden’s Ericsson, in an interview with ETTelecom's Danish Khan, discusses the company's oppo..

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[OnlyTech]

Vi 4G SIM cards are 5G ready, and users will need a compatible 5G smartphone to avail of the Vi 5G services.

Vi 5G services now available in select locations in Pune and Delhi

 

[Bapun]

“We are going a little slow (wih 5G), but we will be doing 5G in Delhi and Mumbai first, and of course, all metros and major cities across 17 states (circles),” he told ET.

Vodafone Idea to rollout 5G across 17 circles by March: CTO Jagbir Singh - ET Telecom

Vodafone Idea: Vi is a late 5G entrant due to its financial woes. Rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel had commercially launched 5G services in October 2022.

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[Lucifer_King]

Seems like Vi has launched Vi 5G in some cities according to this - Vi 5G Coverage Cities. Unsure if someone else (meeting the recharge or postpaid plan criteria) have managed to latch on to Vi 5G (if they are from those areas and have a Vi sim)