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Vodafone Idea to Launch 5G in 75 Cities at Discounted Rates

1/2/2025

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) will launch 5G services in March 2025, focusing on 75 major cities with competitive pricing.
Entry-level 5G plans will be priced up to 15% lower than rivals, potentially sparking a price war.
The company has secured Rs 30,000 crore for network upgrades, aiming to deploy 75,000 5G base stations in three years.
Vi plans to boost dealer commissions to regain market share, backed by Rs 24,000 crore in equity funding.

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) will launch 5G services in March 2025, focusing on 75 major cities with competitive pricing.
Entry-level 5G plans will be priced up to 15% lower than rivals, potentially sparking a price war.
The company has secured Rs 30,000 crore for network upgrades, aiming to deploy 75,000 5G base stations in three years.
Vi plans to boost dealer commissions to regain market share, backed by Rs 24,000 crore in equity funding.