Vi expands 5G to cricket stadiums in 11 cities ahead of India T20 league

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G services to cricket stadiums across 11 Indian cities — Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chennai, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Jaipur — coinciding with the ongoing India T20 league.

Vodafone Idea 5G in Mumbai
Vodafone Idea 5G in Mumbai

To support high footfall during matches, Vi has strengthened its network infrastructure by deploying 53 new 5G sites, enhancing capacity at 44 sites, and installing 9 Cell On Wheels (CoWs) around stadiums.

This upgrade includes technologies like BTS and Massive MIMO to ensure fast, reliable connectivity. Vi 5G is accessible to users with 5G-enabled handsets who activate the service in their device settings.

Additionally, Vi offers special recharge packs starting at ₹101, which include a Jio Hotstar subscription and unlimited data for users streaming matches at home or on the go.

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