en.Wedoany.com Reported - Vodafone Idea (Vi) is advancing its 5G network deployment in the Indian state of West Bengal, planning to offer 5G services in 10 cities including Malda, Haldia, Berhampur, Durgapur, Asansol, Habra-Ashoknagar, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Gangtok, and Darjeeling. This deployment is part of the company's previously announced nationwide 5G expansion plan.

Vi stated that this expansion prioritizes industrial hubs, high data consumption centers, and emerging urban clusters, such as the industrial cities of Durgapur and Asansol, the commercial port city of Haldia, and tourist destinations Darjeeling and Gangtok. The company's roadmap, released in March, indicated its goal to launch 5G services in an additional 90 cities by May 2026.

Currently, Vi has activated 5G connectivity in 43 cities across 17 telecom circles. With ongoing deployment in 15 telecom circles, the number of covered cities is expected to increase to 133. The expansion plan covers key states and regions including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh East, Uttar Pradesh West, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Haryana, and Gujarat. Additionally, Vi has announced 5G expansion plans in cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Tirupati, Kolhapur, Kota, Udaipur, Bhopal, and Gwalior.

To support this expansion, Vi is collaborating with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung to deploy 5G infrastructure to meet the growing demand for 5G equipment. Vi stated that its goal is to extend its 5G coverage to over 100 cities across India.

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