konnivartha.com: Leading telecom operator Vi announced the launch of its 5G services in Kochi starting today,
followed by Thiruvananthapuram starting 20 th August.
Vi also recently launched its 5Gservices in Kozhikode and Malappuram. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing 5G rolloutacross multiple 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, Patna, Jaipur, Sonipat, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Meerut, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Vishakhapatnam, Madurai and Agra as part of its phased 5G expansion.
Vi users in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram with 5G-enabled devices can access Vi 5G services. 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, George Mathew V, Business Head – Kerala, Vodafone Idea,said: “As we launch Vi 5G in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to the four key cities of Kerala. With our next-gen 5G alongside our robust 4G services, we aim to provide more options and an enhanced experience to ourusers. We are committed to systematically expanding our 5G footprint across Kerala, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”
Vi has partnered with Ericsson in Kerala to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks (SON) to automatically optimize network performance.
In parallel with its 5G roll out, Vi has also significantly upgraded its 4G network in Kerala to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and an overall superior user experience. Vi also launched 4G services in Lakshadweep islands in November last year. Since March 2024, it has successfully deployed 900 MHz spectrum on over 1400 sites to strengthen indoor coverage, deployed 2100 MHz spectrum on 4300 sites, augmented capacity by layer addition and expanded spectrum bandwidth enhancing both reach and data traffic handling
capabilities. These upgrades implemented over 15 months from April 2024 to June 2025 have led to a 22 percent capacity increase in Kerala and underscore Vi’s commitment to delivering consistent and high-quality connectivity across urban and rural areas.
