Vodafone Idea is preparing for a phased 5G rollout, and will launch new tariff plans in 2025, the telco’s chief executive Akshay Moondra wrote to Vi customers in an emailed new year greeting.
He added that through its partnerships with Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung, the telco will provide a supercharged network experience, as it sets about executive its three-year investment plan for network upgradation.
“The future is here! We are preparing for the phased rollout of 5G, bringing you blazing-fast speeds and unparalleled experiences,” Moondra said in the message.
Vodafone Idea has previously stated that it will launch 5G services by March 2025. The management has yet to give details on the strategy of the rollout, or pricing strategy for 5G.
Moondra has in the past indicated that Vodafone Idea will need to look at pricing for 5G differently than its peers since it is a late entrant. Analysts and industry executives believe it may look at capped or metered 5G plans and packs. He said in his new year address that the telco will launch tailored plans for its customers.
“Recognizing your needs are unique, we are launching new, first-of-their-kind tariff plans designed with you in mind,” he wrote.
He added that the telco added 46,000 new sites in 2024 to enhance the network. Additionally, it enhanced the capacity at more than 58,000 sites for better coverage and speeds.
“A lot more of our network is now on Indoor Coverage Plus technology, which significantly boosts indoor coverage and quality,” he wrote.
