Leading telecom operator Vi today announced the launch of its 5G services in Pune, starting tomorrow. Last month, Vi launched its 5G services in Nagpur, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Pune becomes the fifth city in Maharashtra to experience Vi’s next gen connectivity, since Vi first introduced its 5G network for customers in India with the launch of Vi 5G in Mumbai in March 2025. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing 5G rollout across multiple cities, in its 17 priority circles, where it has acquired 5G spectrum.
Earlier, Vi introduced 5G services in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Mysuru, Nagpur, Chandigarh, Patna, Jaipur, Sonipat, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Meerut, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Vishakhapatnam, Madurai, Agra, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram as part of its phased 5G expansion.
Vi users in Pune with 5G-enabled devices can access Vi 5G services starting tomorrow. As an introductory offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data to users on plans starting from ₹299. Customers can enjoy high-definition streaming, gaming, video conferencing, faster downloads, and real-time cloud access.
Commenting on the launch, Rohit Tandon, Operations Director, Vodafone Idea, 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.”
To ensure a superior 5G experience in Maharashtra, Vi has partnered with Ericsson to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks (SON) to automatically optimize network performance.
In parallel with its 5G roll out, Vi has also significantly upgraded its 4G network in Maharashtra & Goa circle to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and overall superior user experience. Since March 2024, it has successfully deployed 900 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. Additionally, more than 2100 new sites have been added across 2200 towns. These upgrades underscore Vi’s commitment to delivering consistent and high-quality connectivity across urban and rural areas
Vi remains committed to building a future-ready network that meets the evolving digital needs of consumers and businesses. For more details on availability, pricing, and supported devices, visit: https://www.myvi.in/5g-network
