Vodafone-Idea will start 5G service as soon as funding is received, read latest update

VI 5G launch time? At present there are only 2 such telecom operators in India who have started 5G network in the country. Jio and Airtel have covered most of the country under 5G network. VI has not yet joined the race as the company has not been able to raise funds. Meanwhile, the company told in its Annual FY23 report that it is in advance talks with various network vendors regarding 5G rollout. Along with this, the device testing of the network is also going on with all the OEM companies. Vodafone Idea Chairman Ravinder Takkar said that the telecom company is committed to increasing 4G coverage and launching 5G. He said the company will continue to invest in expanding 4G coverage and capacity, especially in its 17 priority circles. Ravinder Takkar further said that the company will start 5G service soon after getting funding. 

When will it be launched?

VI said in the annual report that it is constantly looking for lenders and investors. Along with this, work is also going on fast on 5G rollout, which will help the company in getting funds. VI said that the company has created select 5G clusters in Delhi and Pune where it is testing compatibility of available 5G handsets with select OEM companies. Once the funding company gets it, soon people will start getting 5G service in metro cities. 

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