Leading telecom operator Vi announced the launch of its 5G services in Madurai, starting tomorrow. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing 5G rollout across many 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, Jaipur, Sonipat, Patna, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Meerut, and Vishakhapatnamas part of its phased 5G expansion. Madurai becomes the First City in Tamil Nadu to experience Vi’s next gen connectivity.
Vi users in Madurai 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, R S Shantaram, Circle Business Head- Tamil Nadu, Vodafone Idea, said: “As we launch Vi 5G in Madurai, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to this City ofJasmines. 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 Tamil Nadu, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”
To ensure a superior 5G experience in Tamil Nadu,Vi has partnered with Nokia to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks to automatically optimize network performance.
In parallel with its 5G roll out, Vi has also significantly upgraded its 4G network in Tamil Nadu to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and overall superior user experience. It has deployed 900 MHz spectrum on more than 5000 sites to strengthen indoor coverage, enhanced capacity on the 1800 & 2100 MHz spectrum across more than 2100 sites. To enhance the network coverage further, Vi has added over 600 new sitesacross the state.These upgrades implemented from March 2024 to June 2025 have led to a 31.4percent capacity increase in Tamil Nadu underscore Vi’s commitment to delivering consistent and high-quality connectivity across urban and rural areas.